The City of Cape Town’s new recyclable exchange platform has been upgraded and is already connecting a number of businesses who now make use of each other’s waste products. The Integrated Waste Exchange (IWEX) service, which is now smoother, sleeker, and more user-friendly, is a free online system that serves as a platform to connect residents in possession of excess waste material with others who have good use for it. The new-look system, which features options such as uploading photos, encourages entities like schools, communities and businesses to exchange waste, allowing them to save on costs and reduce their waste footprint. While users can elect to make direct contact with each other independently by browsing listed contact details, there is also the option of doing so through the IWEX system. This has the added benefit of allowing the City to monitor the rate, number, and type of transactions, which provides valuable data.
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