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#CircularEconomyExplained: Water Edition

Did you know that South Africa is a water scarce country, with 98% of its water supply already allocated? Droughts …

#CircularEconomyExplained: Manufacturing Edition

Did you know that the manufacturing sector utilises 3% of the national water allocation & draws 52% of the national …

#CircularEconomyExplained: Energy Edition

Did you know that 70% of South Africa’s primary energy consumption is from burning coal? This makes our energy sector …

Mapping of WEEE Incentives in South Africa

The WEEE Incentive Mapping project was launched to identify and disseminate comprehensive information on the incentives, accelerators, incubators, and related …

#CircularEconomyExplained in Mobility

Did you know that about 77% of land freight in South Africa travels by road? This impacts productivity and competitiveness, …

#CircularEconomyExplained Human Settlements Illustration

South Africa’s 20 most energy-intensive cities & towns accounted for 38% of the country’s total energy consumption & 29% of …

CSIR Technical Report: Mobility and the Circular Economy

South Africa’s mobility sector contributes 8% to the nation’s GDP but faces sustainability challenges due to a heavy reliance on …

CSIR Technical Report: Human Settlements and the Circular Economy

This study examines the potential of circular economy principles in human settlement development in South Africa. It reviews existing development …

Eco-Industrial Parks South Africa Knowledge Portal

Industrial spaces are dynamic ecosystems involving multiple stakeholders and functions, from production to compliance. In South Africa, transitioning these spaces …