Where is Circular Innovation South Africa now?
Circular Innovation South Africa (CISA), an initiative of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation hosted by the CSIR, supports government’s circular economy objectives as outlined in national STI frameworks. The upcoming webinar will outline progress within the initiative and show how its work supports Human Capital Development, Research and Development, and Innovation in the […]
Circular Lunch Club: Township Economy and Mobility
This session will feature Gordon Laing, CEO of Ben’s Bikes, who will discuss how sustainable mobility solutions are advancing economic participation in township communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how circular approaches are shaping transport systems and supporting inclusive local economies.
Market Systems Symposium 2025
Join the circular economy conversation at the 8th annual Market Systems Symposium (MSS) 2025, a premier global event for systems thinkers, practitioners, and innovators working to transform economic systems. Hosted by Vikāra Institute in Durban, South Africa, from 28-30 October 2025, MSS will spotlight circular economy innovations while also diving into themes such as youth […]
IWMSA KZN Recycling Forum Annual Seminar 2025
The theme of this year’s event is “Recycling Inspirations”. What motivates people to recycle? How do we entrench circularity principles in society and expand the infrastructure required to meet the required recycling goals? How do we do this with the current reality that there are slim margins to be made in mechanical recycling. The 2025 […]
Circular Lunch Club: Circularity in the Agricultural sector
Join CSA in partnership with House Harvest for the next Circular Lunch Club, This session will feature Gugulethu Mahlangu, who will share how circular approaches are being applied in the agricultural sector, including aquaponics, indigenous crops, and other circular solutions in agriculture. House Harvest applies agriculture as a means to strengthen communities, reduce poverty, support […]
Circular Lunch Club: Circularity in the Water Sector
Join CSA and Water for the Future for a session focused on circular approaches to water systems in South Africa. Romy Stander will share insights on how circular thinking is supporting water reuse, resource recovery, infrastructure planning, and collaborative implementation. This session is relevant to professionals working in policy, infrastructure, environmental innovation, and community development.
Scaling Reuse-Refill Models in South Africa
Reuse-refill models replace single-use packaging with reusable formats to deliver products to consumers. These models are recognised in global and national contexts as an important measure to address plastic pollution. The webinar will present findings from the project SA Circular Lab (SACiLa) South African Reusable Packaging Solutions in the Plastics Value Chain, implemented by the […]
2025 Nature & Circularity Conference
Where Humans Are Part of Nature | Where Nature Meets Regenerative Business Join us in 2025 for the Nature & Circularity Conferences, a two-day gathering designed to advance systems thinking, regenerative practices, and circular innovation. This event brings together professionals and practitioners working across environmental governance, sustainable business, design, and community development. Whether your focus […]
Session 3: Unlocking Biogas Financing – Innovative Funding Models and Investment Strategies
This session will explore creative approaches to financing biogas projects, how to structure bankable proposals, and where the real investment opportunities lie for the sector. 🎙 Featured Speakers: Maudene van Rooyen, Specialist: Power & Sustainable Solutions, Standard Bank Jon Campbell-Copp, Chief Technical Officer, Climate Fund Managers (CFM) Whether you are a project developer, investor, or policymaker, this […]
Gauteng Waterways Solutions Summit
Multi-stakeholder Collaboration for River System Recovery: Uniting to Restore Gauteng’s Waterways through Evidence-based Innovation, Responsibility and Action The Gauteng Waterways Solutions Summit will convene researchers, industry representatives, community-based organisations, regulators, manufacturers, citizen scientists, and NGOs to co-develop practical pathways for the recovery of the province’s river systems. This summit aims to: Integrate knowledge for a […]