Unilever South Africa and the African Reclaimer Organisation are partnering with Wits University to help uplift waste pickers. The Johannesburg-based pilot project will focus on educating and encouraging communities to play their part in sustainability practices.
In the heart of Soweto, Nokuthula Tshabalala is proving that recycling is more than just an environmental duty; it’s a pathway to dignified livelihoods, and community upliftment. As the founder of Trash2Treasure, she has built a business that...
Recycling operations are context-based, with no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. For recycling to be effective, it must be adapted to circumstances. “We have no control over what the client wants us to get rid of, we have to deal with whatever is...
South Africa faces a growing waste management challenge. With urban populations expanding, consumption patterns shifting, and recycling rates still relatively low, the pressure on landfill sites to perform is high. While public discourse often...