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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Industry Brief: Circular economy solutions for primary, waste activated and digested wastewater sludge
Jun 30, 2021 News Library Document waste organic GreenCape water Cape Town opportunity biogas greentech biowaste biofuels recycling green economy Industry Brief water sector desk Bioeconomy Bioenergy value-add to organic residues
Jun 30, 2021 News Library Document waste organic GreenCape water Cape Town opportunity biogas greentech biowaste biofuels recycling green economy Industry Brief water sector desk Bioeconomy Bioenergy value-add to organic residues
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
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
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
Case Study: Surplus Food Recovery and Redistribution
Apr 6, 2021 News Library Document waste GreenCape South Africa Cape Town business green economy organic waste Case Study waste sector desk Bioeconomy Resilience 100 Resilient Cities Resilient Cape Town #resilient #sustainability Global Resilient Cities Network Circular Economy
Apr 6, 2021 News Library Document waste GreenCape South Africa Cape Town business green economy organic waste Case Study waste sector desk Bioeconomy Resilience 100 Resilient Cities Resilient Cape Town #resilient #sustainability Global Resilient Cities Network Circular Economy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WISP Case Study: An E-asy Solution to E-waste
Feb 28, 2020 News Library Wisp waste Case Study water sector desk
Feb 28, 2020 News Library Wisp waste Case Study water 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
WISP Case study: Event-ual Landfill Diversion
Mar 2, 2020 News Library Wisp waste recycling Case Study
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
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
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
Mar 3, 2020 News Library Wisp waste organic carbon renewable biogas recycling organic waste waste sector desk Bioenergy Case Study
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
WISP Case Study: Recycling Makes Cents
Mar 3, 2020 News Library Wisp waste recycling Case Study waste sector desk
Mar 3, 2020 News Library Wisp waste recycling 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
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
South African Plastics Pact launched!
Jan 30, 2020 News general waste GreenCape South Africa business recycling POLYCO waste sector desk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Case Study: Concor Infrastructure save R10.9 million on virgin building materials
Nov 15, 2018 News Library C&DW Case Study waste sector desk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Trade and Industry Policies and Strategies Forum 2017
Jun 22, 2017 News Library Wisp Document event waste GreenCape carbon energy solar business SWH biogas manufacturing Bioeconomy Bioenergy Solar PV sustainable agriculture solar thermal
Jun 22, 2017 News Library Wisp Document event waste GreenCape carbon energy solar business SWH biogas manufacturing Bioeconomy Bioenergy Solar PV sustainable agriculture solar thermal
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
On the 29th and 30th October 2016, two members from the GreenCape WISP team participated in the Social Fabric Off-cuts Project. Read more
Wesgro notes US President Donald Trump’s intended withdrawal from the Paris Agreement with regret. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
During Western Cape Premier Helen Zille’s State of the Province address on 17 February 2017, she highlighted numerous green economy successes. Read more
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
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.
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