Waste economy: Related news and events

Case Study: Buffalo City
Jun 20, 2022 News, Library, Document, waste, Cape Town, Case Study, waste sector desk, Circular Economy

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published a new case study titled "Collaboration between business and government to support recycling in informal and low-income settlements". Read more

Case study: Reuse of construction and demolition waste in the built environment sector
Jul 4, 2022 News, Library, Document, waste, GreenCape, Cape Town, Construction and demolition waste, Case Study, waste sector desk, Resilient Cape Town

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published a new case study titled: ‘Building’ a circular economy Reuse of construction and demolition waste in the built environment sector.… Read more

Case Study: Nutrient Upcycling: Spent Brewery Grain to Insect Protein and More
Jun 22, 2022 News, Library, Document, waste, Cape Town, organic waste, Case Study, waste sector desk, Bioeconomy, Resilience, Resilient Cape Town

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published a new case study titled: Nutrient Upcycling: Spent Brewery Grain to Insect Protein and More. Read more

Circularity in plastics in South Africa
Jun 15, 2022 News, Library, Document, GreenCape, Industry Brief, Circular Economy, SA Plastics Pact

GreenCape, in partnership with the World Bank's PROBLUE Initiative, the SA Plastics Pact, WWF South Africa, WRAP, ACEN Foundation and SAPRO, has published a series of 10 industry briefs focused… Read more

Case study: Building collaboration between industry, government and communities to support recycling
Jun 22, 2022 News, Library, Market Intelligence, waste, recycling, green economy, waste sector desk, #resilient #sustainability #green recovery #jobs , Case Study

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town and Invest Cape Town, has published a new case study titled, 'Building collaboration between industry, government and communities to support recycling… Read more

Job Opportunity! Senior Circular Economy Analyst
Jun 21, 2022 News, Careers, waste, opportunity, waste sector desk, Circular Economy, job opportunity

GreenCape is hiring! We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join our Circular Economy Programme. To download the full job advertisement, click here. Read more

Case Study: Repair and redistribution of electronic waste in the retail sector
May 3, 2022 News, Library, Document, waste, Case Study, waste sector desk, Circular Economy

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published a new case study titled: Returning the ‘spark’ to electronic waste: Repair and redistribution of electronic waste in the retail… Read more

Case Study: Upgrading Food Waste to Insect Protein
Apr 25, 2022 News, Library, Document, waste, biowaste, organic waste, Case Study, waste sector desk, Bioeconomy

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published a new case study titled "Food Waste Upcycling: Upgrading Food Waste to Insect Protein". Read more

Case study: Supporting Socio-Economic Resilience in the City of Cape Town through Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Apr 21, 2022 News, Library, Document, waste, Cape Town, agriculture, organic waste, Case Study, waste sector desk, value-add to organic residues, sustainable agriculture, Resilience, 100 Resilient Cities

GreenCape, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town, has published a new case study showcasing a practical example of resilience in action in Cape Town. Read more

GreenCape hosts 14th WISP Workshop
Feb 25, 2022 News, event, waste, Cape Town, green economy, WISP

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 25 February 2022 – GreenCape’s Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) hosted its 14th Business Opportunities Workshop this week at the Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa. Read more

Case study: Life beyond the sales rack
Nov 23, 2021 News, Library, waste, Case Study, waste sector desk, Circular Economy

GreenCape, supported by the City of Cape Town, has recently published a resilience case study, titled: Life beyond the sales rack, focusing on Clothing Bank, an intermediary established in 2010… Read more

News: City of Cape Town awarded a medal of honour in global sustainability award
Nov 23, 2021 News, Wisp, Cape Town, Industrial Symbiosis, Competitions, Challenges and Awards

The City of Cape Town has been awarded a Medal of Honour in the 5th Guangzhou International Awards for Urban Innovation for its partnership with the Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis… Read more

Unpacking cleantech concepts in partnership with FNF
Nov 17, 2021 News, Library, green economy, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom

A green economy for South Africa is not a far-off future state. Read more

News release: Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s beneficiation of bio-solids project wins inaugural Green Economy Change Champions Competition
Oct 5, 2021 News, GreenCape, South Africa, greentech, green economy, value-add to organic residues, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, innovation

October 2021 – The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has won the inaugural Green Economy Change Champions Competition for its project that adds value to bio-solids produced at waste water… Read more

Industry Brief: Waste-to-Energy: Is it viable for your business?
Jul 26, 2021 News, Library, Document, waste, organic, GreenCape, South Africa, Cape Town, SABIA, greentech, biowaste, biofuels, green economy, Industry Brief, organic waste, waste sector desk, Bioeconomy, Bioenergy

GreenCape has published a new industry brief, supported by the City of Cape Town, that analyses waste-to-energy solutions for businesses. Read more

WISP Case Study: Diverting wood pallets from landfill
Jun 20, 2021 News, Library, Document, Case Study, Wisp, waste, GreenCape, South Africa, Cape Town, business, green economy, waste sector desk, #sustainability, Circular Economy

The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP), delivered by GreenCape, and funded by the City of Cape Town, has recently published a case study. Read more

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town's Department of Enterprise and Investment has published an industry brief titled: Circular economy solutions for primary, waste activated and digested wastewater sludge.… Read more

Green Economy Innovations for Service Delivery Conference – All presentations now available online
May 19, 2021 News, event, waste, water, GreenCape, energy, Cape Town, presentation, green economy, water sector desk, Alternative Service Delivery Unit, conference, innovation , Resilient Cape Town

In partnership with the City of Cape Town’s Department of Enterprise and Investment, GreenCape hosted a two-day Green Economy Innovation for Service Delivery Conference on the interactive Enlit Africa digital… Read more

News release: Green Economy Innovations for Service Delivery Conference
Apr 16, 2021 News, waste, water, energy, Cape Town, greentech, alternative waste, water for sustainable economic development, Energy Efficiency, Energy Services, Resilience, Resilient Cape Town, green SMME, ASDU, conference

The Green Economy Innovations for Service Delivery Conference is an interactive 2-day virtual conference hosted by GreenCape in partnership with City of Cape Town's Department of Enterprise Development and Investment… Read more

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town's Department of Enterprise and Investment, has published a new case study! A circular economy keeps products, components, and materials at their highest… Read more

Case Study: Building livelihoods from waste: Informal waste recycling in Vrygrond
Sep 3, 2020 waste, waste sector desk, Circular Economy, News, li, GreenCape, Cape Town, recycling, green economy, Case Study

GreenCape, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town, has published a waste case study, titled: Building livelihoods from waste: Informal waste recycling in Vrygrond. Read more

Webinar: Building resilience in industrial areas - value add opportunities identified in Montague Gardens Atlantis.
Oct 19, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, business, opportunity, investment, #resilient, Atlantis, GreenCape, Cape Town, Document

GreenCape, supported by the City of Cape Town, hosted a webinar titled: "Building resilience in industrial areas - value add opportunities identified in Montague Gardens Atlantis. Read more

SA Plastics Pact Launches Roadmap to 2025!
Oct 6, 2020 News, Document, Library, waste, GreenCape, recycling, green economy, SA Plastics Pact

The South African Plastics Pact has kicked off its first member conference. Read more

Cape Town's Green Sectors
Aug 14, 2020 Document, News, waste, water, GreenCape, Cape Town, renewable, greentech, green economy, Green Tech, waste sector desk, water sector desk, Renewable Energy, Energy Services

GreenCape, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, has published an infographic which provides a high level overview of the state of Cape Town's green economy. Read more

GreenCape is recruiting a Circular Economy intern!
Aug 7, 2020 News, Careers, Wisp, waste, GreenCape, South Africa, Cape Town, opportunity, recycling, green economy, waste sector desk, Circular Economy

GreenCape is hiring! We are looking to recruit an intern for our Circular Economy Programme. Read more

WISP Case Study: Stuffing for Bears who Care
Jul 2, 2020 News, Library, waste sector desk, recycling, Case Study, Wisp, waste, Document, GreenCape, Cape Town, business, green economy, Circular Economy

The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP), delivered by GreenCape and supported by the City of Cape Town, develops mutually beneficial links between companies from all industrial sectors, so that… Read more

WISP Case Study: Vegetable Waste to Value Add Products including Biogas
Jul 2, 2020 News, Library, recycling, Case Study, waste sector desk, waste, Wisp, biogas, greentech, biowaste, biofuels, investment, green economy, organic waste, Bioeconomy, Bioenergy

The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP), delivered by GreenCape, develops mutually beneficial links between companies from all industrial sectors, so that under-utilised resources such as energy and water, and/or… Read more

WISP Case Study: Circularity in the Plastic Crates Industry
Jul 2, 2020 News, Library, recycling, waste, Wisp, Case Study, waste sector desk

The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP), delivered by GreenCape, develops mutually profitable links between companies from all industrial sectors, so that under-utilised resources such as energy and water, and/or… Read more

SA Plastics Pact Signs Six New Members in First Quarter of 2020
Jun 12, 2020 News, waste, recycling, SA Plastics Pact

Six new members have signed up to demonstrate their commitment towards keeping plastics in the economy and out of the environment, since the launch of the SA Plastics Pact on… Read more

RFP: Appointment of a product development organisation (PDO) to provide product development support services
Jun 9, 2020 News, Wisp, general, waste, GreenCape, South Africa, Cape Town, business, RFP, opportunity, manufacturing, greentech, recycling, green economy, Green Tech, RFQ, alternative waste, waste sector desk

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALAPPOINTMENT OF A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (PDO) TO PROVIDE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICESPROPOSAL DEADLINE: 17h00, FRIDAY, 19 JUNE 2020Established in 2010, GreenCape is a non-profit organisation that drives… Read more

Industry brief: Food loss and waste A case for reduction, recovery and recycling
May 17, 2020 waste sector desk, organic waste, Industry Brief, green economy, recycling, South Africa, GreenCape, waste, Document, Library, News

In 2011, South Africa wasted 27% of its produced and imported food. This resulted in the generation of an estimated 10. Read more

Nothing wasted – Investing in 2020 to create a Circular Economy
May 15, 2020 News, Market Intelligence, waste, recycling, organic waste, Market Intelligence Report, MIR

GreenCape’s 2020 Market Intelligence Reports, produced in partnership with the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, are now available for download online. Read more

News release: Sustaining future economic opportunities – Investing in the green economy in 2020
May 13, 2020 News, Market Intelligence, Document, Library, waste, water, solar, renewable, REIPPP, greentech, green economy, waste sector desk, Sustainable Transport, sustainable agriculture, Solar PV, Energy Services

News releaseMay 2020 Sustaining future economic opportunities – Investing in the green economy in 2020 GreenCape’s 2020 Market Intelligence Reports, produced in partnership with the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development… Read more

Case Study: Diverting Organic Waste from Landfill in Shopping Centres
Feb 27, 2020 News, Library, Document, general, waste, GreenCape, South Africa, Cape Town, recycling, green economy, organic waste, Case Study, waste sector desk

GreenCape has published a waste economy case study showcasing how the V&A Waterfront has been able to divert ~2000 tonnes of waste per annum and avert ~4147 tonnes of greenhouse… Read more

Brick recovery resilience case study
Mar 17, 2020 News, Library, Document, waste, GreenCape, Cape Town, recycling, Construction and demolition waste, C&DW, Case Study, Resilience, 100 Resilient Cities, Resilient Cape Town

GreenCape, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town, has published a series of case studies showcasing practical examples of resilience in action in Cape Town. Read more

Building resilient urban communities through circular food systems: Oranjezicht City Farm and Market
Mar 16, 2020 News, Library, Case Study, waste, organic waste, waste sector desk, 100 Resilient Cities, Resilient Cape Town, Resilience, recycling, organic, sustainable agriculture, agriculture, Document

GreenCape, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town, has published a series of case studies showcasing practical examples of resilience in action in Cape Town. Read more

Workshop report: Addressing solar PV panel waste
Mar 30, 2020 News, Library, Document, Wisp, waste, solar, renewable, Report

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a large increase in the amount of installed solar PV systems. Read more

WISP Case Study: Live to Pump Again
Mar 3, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, waste, recycling, Case Study

WISP Case Study: Fabricating Innovation
Feb 28, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, waste, recycling, Case Study

WISP Case Study: An E-asy Solution to E-waste
Feb 28, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, waste, Case Study, water sector desk

WISP Case study: Event-ual Landfill Diversion
Mar 2, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, waste, recycling, Case Study

The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) develops mutually profitable links between companies from all industrial sectors, so that under-utilised resources such as energy and water, and/or materials from one company… Read more

WISP Case Study: Recycling Pallets
Mar 2, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, waste, recycling

WISP Case Study: Apples to Apples
Mar 3, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, waste, organic, carbon, renewable, biogas, recycling, organic waste, waste sector desk, Bioenergy, Case Study

WISP Case Study: Recycling Makes Cents
Mar 3, 2020 News, Library, Wisp, waste, recycling, Case Study, waste sector desk

WISP Case Study: The Battery Saga
Feb 28, 2020 News, Wisp, recycling, Case Study, Library

South African Plastics Pact launched!
Jan 30, 2020 News, general, waste, GreenCape, South Africa, business, recycling, POLYCO, waste sector desk

Cape Town (30 January 2020). Read more

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: The FNF GreenPitch Challenge 2019
Dec 13, 2019 News, waste, water, business, opportunity, greentech, recycling, green economy, Energy Efficiency, water sector desk, sustainable agriculture, Resilient Cape Town, event, GreenCape, Cape Town, investment, Energy Services

Nubrix, a green building solution that recycles waste paper to make building bricks, is the winner of the FNF GreenPitch Challenge 2019! Elijah Djan represented his innovation at an event… Read more

TOP 5 ANNOUNCEMENT: The FNF GreenPitch Challenge 2019
Dec 5, 2019 News, event, water, energy, agriculture, waste sector desk, water sector desk

GreenCape and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Invest Cape Town, an initiative of the City of Cape Town, invited innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable… Read more

South Africa’s Top Food Retailers Embark on an Initiative to Reduce Food Waste
Dec 4, 2019 News, waste, organic waste

Read the full news release here. Read more

GreenCape December Diary of Events
Dec 3, 2019 News, Wisp, waste, GreenCape, energy, Cape Town, event, skills development, greentech, waste sector desk, Energy Services, Smart Electricity, SSEG

ASDU co-design workshops; Cape Town, 2, 6 and 11 December (Energy) Co-design energy interventions for Witsand, Malawi Camp and Freedom Farm. Co-design community safety workshop for Freedom Farm. Read more

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The FNF GreenPitch Challenge 2019
Nov 18, 2019 News

GreenCape and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Invest Cape Town, an initiative of the City of Cape Town, invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable… Read more

GreenCape November Diary of Events Highlights
Oct 30, 2019 News

Here are a few highlights of what our teams will be attending and presenting in November. Read more

First Thursday’s Talking Trash: A Citizens Guide
Oct 24, 2019 News, general, waste, biowaste, waste sector desk, 100 Resilient Cities, Document, event, GreenCape, Cape Town, presentation, recycling, Resilient Cape Town, Resilience

On Thursday, 3 October, GreenCape, in conjunction with the Waste Minimisation and Recycling Interest Group (WMRIG) and the City of Cape Town (CoCT), hosted a First Thursdays event titled, Talking… Read more

Advancing sustainable practice in the South African roads sector
Oct 29, 2019 News, waste, South Africa, presentation, Construction and demolition waste, waste sector desk

The paper Advancing sustainable practice: Finding a common voice and approach to sustainability for the South African roads sector (by Manfred Uken, Gerard van Weele and Kirsten Barnes) was presented… Read more

GreenCape is recruiting a new Programme Manager: Circular Economy
Oct 2, 2019 News, Careers, waste, opportunity, biowaste, recycling, Construction and demolition waste, alternative waste, organic waste, Bioeconomy, waste sector desk

GreenCape is hiring! GreenCape is looking to hire a Programme Manager: Circular Economy (Click the link for the full job advert). Read more

GreenCape to host "Green future landscape of the Western Cape” Exhibition at Premier Alan Winde’s First Thursdays on 3 October
Sep 25, 2019 News, event, GreenCape, Cape Town, greentech, recycling, green economy, waste, energy, solar, renewable, photovoltaic, alternative waste, organic waste, Energy Efficiency, Solar PV

GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Western Cape Government, is hosting a "Green future landscape of the Western Cape" exhibition during Premier Winde's First Thursdays event… Read more

GreenCape Hosts 13th WISP Workshop with City of Cape Town
Sep 23, 2019 Wisp, recycling, waste, News, event, Cape Town, business

GreenCape’s Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) hosted its 13th Business Opportunities Workshop on 18 September at the Atlantic Beach Country Club, Melkbosstrand. Read more

Resilience Case Study: Applying industrial symbiosis to support wood recycling in Cape Town
Aug 12, 2019 Resilient Cape Town, 100 Resilient Cities, Resilience, waste sector desk, Case Study, green economy, recycling, Cape Town, GreenCape, waste, general, Document, Library, News, Wisp

GreenCape, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town and 100 Resilient Cities, has published a series of case studies showcasing practical examples of resilience in action in Cape Town. Read more

Resilience Case Study: Building a resilient clothing and textile industry in Cape Town
Aug 8, 2019 Resilient Cape Town, 100 Resilient Cities, Resilience, waste sector desk, Case Study, POLYCO, green economy, recycling, Cape Town, carbon, GreenCape, waste, general, Document, News, Library

GreenCape, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town and 100 Resilient Cities, has published a series of case studies showcasing practical examples of resilience in action in Cape Town. Read more

Waste to Wing Incubator: Call for applications
Jun 18, 2019 News, general, waste, organic, biowaste, biofuels, green economy, organic waste, waste sector desk, Bioeconomy, Bioenergy, value-add to organic residues

Due to an overwhelming response, the closing date of the Waste to Wing Incubator application has been extended to Friday, 5th July 2019. Read more

Case Study: Using reclaimed concrete in road construction
Mar 1, 2019 News, Library, Document, waste, GreenCape, Construction and demolition waste, C&DW, Case Study, waste sector desk

GreenCape has been working with companies and government to showcase examples of the successful reuse of builders' rubble and demolition waste in the construction industry. Read more

WISP Case Study: Ashes to Brick
Nov 16, 2018 News, Library, recycling, Case Study, waste sector desk

Case Study: Concor Infrastructure save R10.9 million on virgin building materials
Nov 15, 2018 News, Library, C&DW, Case Study, waste sector desk

GreenCape has been working with companies to showcase examples of the successful reuse of builders' rubble and demolition waste in the construction industry. Read more

Case Study: Woolworths saves R649 000 on construction materials and transport-to-landfill fees
Nov 16, 2018 News, Library, waste, Construction and demolition waste, C&DW, Case Study, waste sector desk

GreenCape has been working with companies to showcase examples of the successful reuse of builders' rubble and demolition waste in the construction industry. Read more

Case Study: Iselula saves R2.4 million through the reuse of berm rubble
Nov 13, 2018 News, Library, waste, Construction and demolition waste, C&DW, Case Study, waste sector desk

GreenCape has been working with companies to showcase examples of the successful reuse of builders' rubble and demolition waste in the construction industry. Read more

Case study: Reuse of builders rubble saves company millions
Sep 19, 2018 News, Library, waste, Case Study

GreenCape has released a new case study which focuses on the reuse of builders rubble from an old berm (raised barrier) in Hermanus. Read more

TIA: Call for Applications under Natural Resources
Aug 31, 2018 News, general, waste, water, opportunity, green economy, Green Tech, waste sector desk, water sector desk

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) an entity of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) was established in terms of the TIA Act, 2008 (Act No. Read more

SAWEEEDA E-Waste Industry Waste Management Plan
Jul 31, 2018 News, general, waste, DEA, recycling, waste sector desk

The SAWEEEDA NPC intends to submit, to the Minister of Environmental Affairs, an Industry Waste Management Plan (IndWMP) for the management of Electrical and Electronic waste, in terms of the Section 28… Read more

ERA E-Waste Industry Waste Management Plan
Jul 18, 2018 News, waste, DEA, recycling, green economy, waste sector desk

South Africa is on the brink of adopting a new national plan to handle the estimated 360 000 tonnes of e-waste produced annually. Read more

Invitation to Engage on the Packaging SA Industry Waste Management Plan - Informal sector / Waste Pickers Session
Jul 17, 2018 News, waste, recycling, alternative waste, waste sector desk

The National Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) issued the Section 28 Call for Industry Waste Management Plans on 6th December 2017. Read more

PETCO dialogue sessions on the PET plastic sector waste management plan
Jul 17, 2018 News, event, waste, recycling, POLYCO, waste sector desk

PETCO will host workshops around the country to present the PET Sector Waste Management Plan and to obtain feedback and comments from stakeholders. Read more

Circular economy & biomass valorisation trade mission to South Africa
Jul 3, 2018 News, waste, biowaste, green economy, waste sector desk, Bioeconomy

GreenCape has been assisting the Dutch with the delivery of two key projects in South Afirca since 2016. Read more

UPDATE: Correction to 2018 Waste Market Intelligence Report
Jun 25, 2018 News, Market Intelligence, waste, GreenCape, recycling, green economy, POLYCO, organic waste, waste sector desk, Market Intelligence Report

We have republished our 2018 waste market intelligence report (MIR). Read more

Documentary: Closing the Loop - UN Habitat III Trailer
Jun 4, 2018 News, Video, Wisp, event, Cape Town, green economy

The African Circular Economy Network (ACEN), of which GreenCape is a founding member, will be screening a documentary called Closing the Loop. Read more

Apply for Financial Support to partner with Polyco
May 22, 2018 News, waste, business, opportunity, recycling, green economy, waste sector desk

Opportunity to Partner with Polyco in Recycling Industry Value Chain projects encompassing the separation, collection, sorting, mechanical recycling projects of post-consumer polyolefin plastic packaging. Read more

WISP claim runner-up for Davos circular economy award
Jan 23, 2018 News, Wisp, general, event, waste, GreenCape, carbon, South Africa, business, recycling, green economy

The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP), a free facilitation service to companies, has been selected as runner-up in the Circular Economy: Public Sector award of The Circulars 2018. Read more

Workshop on amendments of environmental law
Oct 26, 2017 News

Cullinan & Associates are running a workshop on environmental/green business hot topics - specifically those areas with recent legal amendments and important implications for businesses. Read more

Free info session to help SMMEs grow their recycling businesses yields much interest
Oct 24, 2017 News, waste, business, recycling, waste sector desk

More than 80 enthusiastic attendees joined WMRIG (the Waste Minimisation and Recycling Interest Group), Western Cape at this free information-sharing and networking event, held at Philippi Village on Thursday 12… Read more

GreenCape is recruiting a Waste Economy Programme Analyst
Jul 3, 2017 News, Careers, waste, GreenCape

GreenCape is recruiting a Waste Economy Programme Analyst. Read more

The Annual Trade and Industry Policies and Strategies (TIPS) Forum was held at the Development Bank of South Africa with this year's theme being Industrialisation and sustainable growth. Read more

GreenCape Participates in the Social Fabric Off-cuts Project
Jun 13, 2017 News, Library, Wisp

On the 29th and 30th October 2016, two members from the GreenCape WISP team participated in the Social Fabric Off-cuts Project. Read more

GreenCape is recruiting a Communications Officer
Jun 9, 2017 News, Careers, GreenCape, vacancy

Are you a self-motivated, creative and organised bright spark who writes well, learns quickly and is happy to have multiple projects on the go? If so, then this role may… Read more

Wesgro Press Release
Jun 5, 2017 News, GreenCape, green economy

Wesgro notes US President Donald Trump’s intended withdrawal from the Paris Agreement with regret. Read more

Free workshop on builders' rubble business case at construction expo
Apr 28, 2017 News

GreenCape in collaboration with the Green Building Council of South Africa is holding a workshop at the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo taking place 23-24 May 2017 at Gallagher… Read more

Dutch expert on biobased value addition to visit Western Cape
Apr 20, 2017 waste, organic, GreenCape, presentation, biogas, biowaste, biofuels, agriculture, green economy, alternative waste, Bioeconomy, Bioenergy, value-add to organic residues, international, News, event

Kees Kwant, a Senior Expert on Bioenergy and Biobased Economy at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO. nl). Read more

Upcoming Workshop 5 May 2017: Transitioning to a circular economy in South Africa
Apr 12, 2017 News, event

UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Transitioning to a circular economy in South Africa PETCO, in collaboration with GreenCape, is pleased to announce the second of its workshops for 2017, focusing on Transitioning to a Circular Economy… Read more

Call for applications: 2017 GCIP-SA business business accelerator
Mar 7, 2017 News, GreenCape, Renewable Energy

Applications for the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme of SA (GCIP-SA) are now open and the closing date is 26th April 2017. Read more

GreenCape publishes 2017 market intelligence reports
Mar 2, 2017 News, Market Intelligence

We are proud to announce the publication of GreenCape’s 2017 market intelligence reports, covering key green economy sectors: Utility-scale renewable energy Energy services Agriculture Waste Water Who are they for?Our reports are for investors and businesses… Read more

Premier highlights green economy successes
Feb 21, 2017 News, GreenCape, presentation

During Western Cape Premier Helen Zille’s State of the Province address on 17 February 2017, she highlighted numerous green economy successes. Read more

Improve your international trade management knowledge
Feb 17, 2017 News, GreenCape

The official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for the Western Cape, Wesgro, are inviting stakeholders to participate in its Export Advancement Programme. Read more

Event presentations: Bankability of organic waste treatment
Sep 13, 2016 News, event, Library, presentation

On the 23rd August 2016, GreenCape hosted a cocktail & networking event on organic waste treatment and the criteria that makes.

REDISA Networking Event, 21 November
Dec 12, 2013 News, event, GreenCape, REDISA

GreenCape invites you to join us on the evening of the 21st November for a networking event with REDISA: Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa.