Waste economy: Related news and events

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

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

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.