Circular Lunch Club: Circularity in Retail Food Waste and Loss
Join us for the first Circular Lunch Club of 2026 as we explore practical solutions to food waste in South Africa. At this session, we will engage with Refreshi to unpack how surplus retail food is diverted from landfill and redirected to communities across the country. Refreshi works across the retail value chain to ensure […]
Join the launch of CSA’s online short course
This session introduces a course designed for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and practitioners seeking a practical understanding of the circular economy within the South African context. The course provides a structured introduction to circular economy principles, policy context, and case studies from South Africa and African emerging markets. It focuses on systems thinking, justice, and application […]
Irene Farm Night Market
Join Madam Waste this Thursday, 29 January at the Irene Farm Night Market from 16:00 to 22:00 to see their compost in action. Grab a free sample to test in your beds or add it as your next event gift.
WasteCon 2026
Get ready for Africa’s leading waste management conference & exhibition — where innovation meets sustainability. Secure your spot early and be part of the conversations shaping the future of waste and resource management.
UCT ChemEng Minerals to Metals E-Waste Workshop
Expression of interest to be sent to jochen.petersen@uct.ac.za
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 […]