Partner

At Urban Surfer, we are committed to transforming the lives of informal waste reclaimers, providing them with a sense of belonging, dignity, and a sustainable income for themselves and their families. We believe in the fundamental right to a safe and healthy environment, and our work is centered on making this a reality for reclaimers.

Our Mission:
We strive to uplift and empower informal waste reclaimers, offering them the tools, training, and support needed to thrive. By doing so, we not only improve their livelihoods but also contribute to the sustainable management of recyclable waste, boosting the economic growth of our communities and country.

Our Goal:
Through initiatives such as providing necessary equipment, comprehensive training, and community support, we aim to increase the income of informal reclaimers. This support helps them gain public acceptance, enabling better access to recyclable materials.

The Result:
Our efforts lead to more than just economic benefits. We are fostering relationships between reclaimers and residents, creating a cleaner, safer, and more socially integrated community. By transforming perceptions and supporting these vital workers, we build a future where everyone benefits from a sustainable and inclusive environment.

RegenZ is dedicated to transforming agriculture in Southern Africa through regenerative and circular economy principles. We commercialize innovative agricultural inputs that enhance soil health, reduce dependency on synthetic fertilizers, and improve farm resilience for both commercial and smallholder farmers.

Our manufacturing partner, Zylem, prioritizes the use of locally sourced organic raw materials, repurposing by-products from various industries—such as kelp, fish hydrolysate, and molasses solids—to create high-value, bioavailable fertilizers and biostimulants. By closing waste loops and promoting sustainable input use, we actively contribute to resource efficiency, soil regeneration, and climate-smart agriculture, accelerating the transition to a circular agricultural economy in South Africa.

We believe sustainability is the precursor for running a successful organization. Too many companies still make decisions based on a dated short-term financial perspective. We enter an era where active participation to a healthier and fairer world is expected from all organizations. BrightWolves supports organizations in various stages of their sustainability journey with scientific methods and a practical approach.

FoodForward SA has a 15-year track record marked by exemplary governance, impact, and innovation, positioning us as a sustainable force in addressing food insecurity and food loss and waste at scale. Central to our operations is the retrieval of edible surplus food from the supply chain, including farmers, manufacturers, and retailers, which we redistribute to vetted beneficiary organisations (BOs) serving marginalised communities. In the fiscal year 2023/2024, we distributed 21,760 tons of food, translating to over 87 million meals, to a network encompassing 2,500 organisations, enabling us to reach 920,000 vulnerable individuals spanning all nine provinces. Our cost per meal stands at a low R0.47, underscoring the cost-efficiency of our foodbanking model as the premier solution for food security in South Africa. We employ various food security programmes including warehousing, virtual foodbanking, mobile rural distribution, mother and child nutrition, disaster aid, sustainable livelihoods and school breakfast programmes.

Through SME hubs based at targeted TVET Colleges, expanding the capacity of township-based artisanal entreprises to access the circular economy and create jobs, through providing enterprise and skills development, and market access support.

The CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, established through an Act of Parliament in 1945. It plays a key role in supporting both the public and private sectors through directed research aligned with the country’s priorities.

With its multi-sectoral expertise, the CSIR is well positioned to explore the opportunities a circular economy provides South Africa, through the lens of science, technology and innovation. Some of the CSIR’s work in the circular economy includes:

• Identifying opportunities for CE interventions in key sectors (including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, mobility and human settlements, energy and water)
• Assessing opportunities for a CE to contribute towards climate mitigation
• Evidence-based policy and decision support to inform the transition to a CE, e.g. through application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA), Material Flow Analysis (MFA), and modelling of material and waste flows; as well as the development of guidelines for conducting LCA in SA.
• Development of a framework (including indicators) for monitoring SA’s progress in transitioning to a CE.
• Supporting the development of a Roadmap for Advancing a Circular Plastics Economy in SA
• Demonstration of CE interventions in a number of sectors, including manufacturing and human settlements

SRI is funded by the Swiss State Secretariat of Economic Affairs (SECO) and is implemented by the Institute for Materials Science & Technology (Empa), the World Resources Forum (WRF) and eco-invent. It builds on the success of implementing e-waste recycling systems together with various developing countries since more than ten years. South Africa SRI initiative has has played a key role in the SAWEEE Policy development and the National Norms and Standards for WEEE Management. Key business incentives within the WEEE Management area as well as the management of hazardous fractions have also been the forefront of project outcomes for the SRI Project in South Africa.

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa is a national support programme that drives the transition of South African industry towards a green economy through appropriate resource efficient and cleaner production (RECP) interventions.

The NCPC-SA’s mission is to drive RECP in industrial and selected commercial and public sectors by equipping them to operate in an efficient, sustainable and competitive manner.

Services and focus areas include industry and sector knowledge-sharing, company technical support; green skills development; and advocacy and awareness-raising.

Danalico is an advisory and consultancy based in South Africa with a global perspective. We are about driving action towards a more sustainable society.

We work together with all types of businesses and public/ private organisations enabling practical action now towards a circular economy that is positive for nature, people, and the economy. In that way, we help businesses to long term become more competitive and also more resilient towards resource limitations and climate change.

Circularize for Change is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering people, businesses and communities to address the impacts of the triple planetary crisis using circular economy principles. We are on a mission to systemically transform how people interact with nature to address the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change. Our initiatives are designed to stimulate behavioural change, enhance educational outreach, and promote collaborative efforts to enable a transition towards a circular economy. We employ a three-pillar approach: advocacy, innovation, and policy research to transform business models, build resilience in communities, and empower the next generation. We envision a world where people and nature thrive together — a world where people and communities are empowered to create their own solutions for pressing environmental challenges

Holland Circular Hotspot is a private foundation that aims to accelerate the international transition to a circular economy by connecting companies, knowledge institutes, and (local) authorities, and support international collaboration on Dutch Circular Economy.
The activities of Holland Circular Hotspot are:

• Offer insights in and access to the network of Dutch circular pioneers;
• Develop and exchange knowledge on international market opportunities for circular economy;
• Create circular opportunities internationally by matching offer and demand;
• Support companies and organizations that want to contribute to internationalization of circular economy;
• Stimulate cooperation between the private sector, knowledge institutions, governments and other relevant parties;
• Provide international visibility of Dutch CE innovations/best practices;
• Facilitate access to Dutch and international (financing) instruments and programmes.

Naturally Good, co-owned by Glenda Pieters and Charlene Liedeman, is a Cape Town-based company dedicated to making a difference to the health of our people & planet. Established in 2012, Naturally Good is a 100% women-owned business offering affordable, cleaning and personal care products free from toxic chemicals. These products cater to a range of clients, from households to hospitality and industrial sectors.
The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing local ingredients whenever possible, promoting reusable and recyclable packaging, and educating the community through its Green Ambassador program. This initiative raises awareness about using safe products, reducing the landfill and to be waterwise.

1) Integration waste management, waste prevention and waste minimisation in the
inner city.
Building an integrated buy back, production centre in the inner city. With a focus on using
waste for green building material as a decarbonisation project.
2) Realisation of value throughout the waste value chain
To create value from waste for green building material, waste to green energy and
closed loop urine dried fertilizer using heat generated from non-recyclable waste or
bio-gas generation.
3) Support to effective delivery of waste services by improving collection
E-transportation collection project for waste pickers, including green transportation
pilot tuk tuk, electric transport, and driver training and compliance skills training.

The Green Youth Network is a not-for-profit organization responsible for the advancement of youth interest and sustainable skills development in the green economy as well as promoting comprehensive education on issues relating to environmental conservation in South Africa.

The Green Youth Network is a national network of over 10 000 action-oriented youth in South Africa concerned about environmental issues and determined to make positive change

The Compost Kitchen is a sustainability-driven enterprise dedicated to transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost through large-scale vermicomposting. Our mission is to close the loop on food waste, ensuring that organic material is returned to the soil rather than ending up in landfills. By offering a convenient collection service, we enable households and communities to divert their food waste while receiving high-quality vermicompost in return, fostering a regenerative cycle for soil health and food production.

Our commitment to the circular economy is demonstrated through multiple initiatives:

– Food Waste Collection – We provide a structured system for households and businesses to manage their organic waste responsibly.
– Vermicompost Production – Our large-scale earthworm farming operation converts waste into a valuable resource for gardens, farms, and green spaces.
– Community Engagement & Education – We actively promote sustainable living through workshops, school programs, and public awareness campaigns.
– Regenerative Agriculture Support – By increasing access to high-quality compost, we empower farmers and gardeners to reduce chemical dependence and enhance soil biodiversity.

By integrating waste reduction, resource recovery, and sustainable soil management, The Compost Kitchen is at the forefront of accelerating the circular economy and shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) is deeply committed to accelerating the adoption of the circular economy in South Africa, recognizing it as a pivotal model for sustainable development. Embracing the circular economy not only aligns with global environmental objectives but also presents a unique opportunity for significant economic growth, particularly for poorer communities. Crucially, the circular economy approach not only addresses environmental concerns but serves as a catalyst for sustainable consumption and production.
DFFE actively implements the National Waste Management Strategy, designed to minimize waste generation and landfill use, unlocking economic opportunities in the process. Through various recycling and waste beneficiation initiatives, the department promotes a recycling economy ethos, aligning with the circular economy principles. Furthermore, stringent enforcement of chemicals and waste management policies and legislation underscores the commitment to sustainable practices, ensuring compliance with authorizations, directives, and international agreements.

20 years experience in optimising at-source separation recycling campaigns using community-based behaviour change methodologies.

We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.​

We’re dedicated to closing the gap between green businesses and the world of finance and market opportunities. We provide a thriving ecosystem where entrepreneurs gain access to vital resources, knowledge, and investment to make their sustainable vision a reality.

Twyg, a magazine based in Cape Town, tells stories about sustainable and ethical ways of being through the medium of fashion. Our mission is to drive planetary care and human well-being, and nurture African perspectives and solutions.
Through storytelling, events and campaigns we engage people and business with the Sustainable Development Goal 12 to support a sustainable future for African fashion.

Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) is a science-based institution working to protect Africa’s seas and communities through mitigating pollution and supporting sustainable waste management practices. We inspire individuals, organisations, and communities to become passionate and committed custodians of Africa’s seas through an Africa-wide network empowered by research, education, economic upliftment, and collaboration.

We provide an enriching and collaborative membership experience with tools like our African Network Map, an interactive mapping platform that connects waste research and management role-players across the different sectors of the packaging value chain.

By sharing knowledge through research, providing resources and expertise, and collaborating with like-minded organisations, SST enables people across Africa to drive the blue economy for the long-term wellbeing of all who live on the continent.

At Get Dirty, we believe good things grow from the ground up - whether it’s food, community, or craft. We design rugged yet stylish tools and workwear for people who work with their hands and care about how things are made.
Our alternative garden tools are locally designed and manufactured for growers committed to nurturing soil and sustainability. Alongside them, our comfortable and functional hemp dungarees celebrate Cape Town’s textile heritage and skilled artisans. Whether you’re farming, building, cooking, painting, or just getting stuck in, these dungarees are made to move with you.
30% of our net profits go toward women-led community farming projects, investing in food systems that heal the earth and empower people. Get Dirty is here for the doers, the makers, and the dreamers who aren’t afraid to dig deep.

The African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is the implementing organisation of CSA. The vision of the ACEN is to build a restorative African economy that generates well-being and prosperity, inclusive of all its people, through new forms of economic production and consumption which maintain and regenerate its environmental resources. Together we have more then 500 members and are represented in 42 African countries. We are a network of networks and believe in long-term partnerships and collaborations to accelerate a just circular economy transition across the continent.

Green Gap Consulting is a sustainability consultancy dedicated to helping businesses close the gap between intentions and actions. We provide tailored solutions, including waste strategy, carbon management, net zero initiatives, and corporate sustainability services. Our team of experts helps clients set achievable goals, reduce their carbon footprint, and implement sustainable practices. Led by Dr Linus Naik, we empower businesses to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a circular economy.

We are advocating for, and facilitating the transition towards, a just circular economy in South Africa. The aim of the “circularity” ambition is win-win-win – enabling environmental, social and economic gains. Our focus is largely on plastics and single-use products that leak into nature, such as packaging, disposable absorbent hygiene products and synthetic textiles.

Urban Earth is a South African sustainability consultancy established in 2010. We facilitate action to tackle environmental problems such as climate change. We work with large energy users to bring down their consumption, reduce their energy costs, and lower their carbon footprints. Our clients include government, development agencies, business and the not-for-profit sector. We provide services in four areas:

1. Energy Management Solutions: We provide energy management solutions to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Digital Tool Development: We develop and help implement a range of bespoke digital tools to support sustainability.
3. Research and Policy: We undertake sustainability research and facilitate the development of sustainability policies.
4. Communication and Training: We develop sustainability communication materials and training courses.

Urban Earth’s energy efficiency and sustainability work contributes towards South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

EWaste Africa offers end-of-life management of electrical and electronic equipment through recycling, refurbishment and reuse. We offer our customers environmentally ethical, legally compliant collection, transport and end-of-life management services for electrical and electronic equipment.

Teka Tako Ngwane Institute (TTNI) is a dynamic organisation dedicated to fostering sustainable innovation and economic resilience across South Africa. Our core mission is to drive inclusive growth through skills development, entrepreneurship, and research in emerging fields such as the circular economy, green technologies, and creative industries.
TTNI actively promotes circular economy principles through its flagship initiative, the InnovArt Program, which integrates sustainability, design thinking, and technology to address socio-economic challenges. Our upcoming InnovArt Hackathon 2025 will engage participants from all 4,668 wards in developing innovative solutions that repurpose waste, promote resource efficiency, and drive circular business models.
Beyond innovation, TTNI is committed to capacity building, partnering with municipalities, businesses, and academic institutions to provide training in Gigigreen Skills—a framework that equips individuals with expertise in circular design, sustainable production, and regenerative practices. Our DigiGreen Venture Creation initiatives support local entrepreneurs in transitioning towards circular business models by providing incubation, mentorship, and market linkages.
By fostering collaboration between stakeholders, TTNI aims to accelerate the adoption of circular economy principles across industries, ensuring environmental sustainability while creating economic opportunities, particularly in underserved communities.

Implementing and working with stakeholders on a fabric waste recycling project from the textile and garment industries in a small capacity which is an extension of the existing garment plant

The Embassy of the Netherlands in Pretoria, together with the Dutch Consulate General in Cape Town, works on promoting SA-NL partnerships in a multitude of areas. The transition to a circular economy is one of the key priorities where the Netherlands and South Africa are collaborating and cocreating circular, innovative solutions. Together with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Embassy of the Netherlands has assisted in setting up CSA and it partnered up with CSA in organizing an economic mission from the Netherlands to South Africa in the field of circular waste management in October 2023. The Embassy of the Netherlands is committed to continue its engagement with CSA and to work together in making the economy more and more circular.

Cipotech specializes in the safe and compliant disposal of medical devices. By ensuring that the disposal process adheres to stringent regulatory standards, the company plays a crucial role in protecting both healthcare environments and the broader community. Cipotech works closely with healthcare institutions to minimize waste, reuse materials where possible, and recycle components of medical devices in an environmentally friendly manner.

Cipotech’s commitment to the circular economy extends beyond compliance. The organization seeks to accelerate the transition to a sustainable healthcare model by focusing on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the reuse of materials. The goal is to minimize the ecological footprint of healthcare institutions by extending the lifecycle of medical devices through refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling programs.

Actions
Sustainable Device Management: Recovery, assess, disassemble, refurbish, repair, repurpose and recycle medical devices.
Usable components are redirected back into the supply chain, reducing the demand for new raw materials.

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers: Cipotech will work closely with hospitals and practices to create tailored disposal programs that emphasize reducing waste at the source, promoting sustainability from within the healthcare system.

UNIDO is a special agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for industrial development. In South Africa, it is one of the 17 agencies of the UN. UNIDO provides concrete and practical solutions to pressing global challenges. Sustainable industrial development can deliver a world without hunger, using sustainable energy for productive activities, and creating jobs, particularly for young people. UNIDO seeks to advance poverty eradication and inclusiveness, build productive capacities in an inclusive manner, and provide more opportunities for all women and men as well as across social groups, also through partnerships with all stakeholders involved in industrialization processes (SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). UNIDO supports fair and responsible local industrial production and trade. Supply chains are essential to trade, and trade is essential to job creation. UNIDO shares knowledge and technology to help reduce post-harvest losses and increase food security. Agribusiness generates job opportunities for young people. UNIDO promotes policies, technologies and practices to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions. Climate action can create millions of new, decent jobs.
UNIDO would like to lead in the rollout of the Circular Economy Programme for South Africa in partnership with like-minded entities.

ARO is a membership-based democratic organisation of reclaimers working with reclaimers in residential areas and landfills. We sort, collect and sell recyclable materials. Currently we have a membership of over 5500 reclaimers in and around the City of Johannesburg. We represent and defend the interests of reclaimers, and ensure that they are able to partake fully as members of society in the recycling economy and in looking after the environment.

The South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) represents the plastics re-processors in South Africa. Its members procure sorted, baled end-of-life plastics and re-process it into raw material. The recycled material can be used to manufacture new plastics products. South Africa is amongst the top recycling countries in the world.

we redefine consulting by prioritizing human-centered collaboration, strategic agility, and deep industry expertise. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping businesses, especially in the financial services sector, achieve remarkable results and embrace sustainability as a core value.

We are your agile partner, dismantling traditional consulting models to bring sharp minds, collaborative spirit, and a relentless focus on results.

Circular Energy NPC, by enabling the Extended Producer Responsibility policy instrument, reduces the environmental impact of a product throughout every step of its lifecycle and to mimic natural systems with no waste generation.
Our ethos is to embrace circularity of systems and products to effect change from a linear to a circular approach, that benefits the African continent in terms of waste minimisation, job creation, skills development, with a positive impact on the climate and ecosystems.

Lumec is a Durban-based economic research organisation that was established in 2016. Paul Jones, the Managing Director, has over 15 years of experience as a development economist which he combines with his passion for people and the environment to provide a unique response to sustainable development challenges. Lumec has extensive experience in economic research and modelling, strategic planning, project management and stakeholder engagement, and provides a range of services to support evidence-based decision making in circular economy projects.

LISAS BOX is a proudly South African ecommerce vintage store established in 2019, showcasing the style and short stories of the previous era. At LISAS BOX, we curate a carefully selected range of vintage clothing and accessories. Our mission is to provide you with high-quality, timeless pieces that you can treasure and wear for years to come. Each item has its own story, waiting to become part of yours. But we’re not just about beautiful vintage fashion. We believe in a sustainable future! LISAS BOX is dedicated to supporting the circular economy. We focus on regenerative resources, ensuring that the materials we use are kept in circulation for as long as possible. We aim to enhance and advance knowledge about sustainable fashion. We believe in benefiting all members of society—because a thriving community is essential for a sustainable future.

Circular Economy strategy and design consultancy based in South Africa and Australia. We are passionate about making a positive impact by identifying opportunities to shift circular economy principles into implementation. Our focus is on driving economic, social, and environmental prosperity through connecting across the value chain; collaborating on projects; creating new business models that respond to the circular economy principles, leading to a thriving and inclusive economy.

After completing Chemical Engineering studies in Germany, Susanne Karcher started her company EnviroSense CC (an Environmental Consultancy) in Cape Town in 1999 . Her company specialises in the planning, development and facilitation of tailor-made governmental, industrial/commercial and residential “Integrated Resource and Waste Management” programmes ultimately geared towards pollution prevention.
Susanne is also a founding member of the African Circular Economy Network (www.acen.africa ). As a one-woman consultancy business Susanne specialised early in her career on furthering collaborative, safe and inclusive WEEE management. Since the end of 2020 Susanne has been appointed by WRF and Empa as the National Coordinator for the Phase 2 of the SRI South Africa project https://www.sustainable-recycling.org/ where amongst other things she assists National Government in the development of a future WEEE policy and technical Norms and Standards for defined WEEE recycling activities. She also helps to develop WEEE curriculum to be able to initiated structured training as part of managing co-working facilities that enable the refurbishment, repair and recycling of WEEE

The Digit Mint tool is designed to empower businesses to perform Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). We enable your organization to re-design products effectively, de-risk your value chain, optimize internal processes, and enhance customer trust through actionable LCA insights.

Taking Care of Business (TCB) is a nonprofit social enterprise. We are empowering unemployed South Africans and their families to escape the cycle of poverty through small business opportunities, mostly within the circular economy. Our flagship programmes ensure that unwanted fashion and other products are responsibly eliminated from the main market and distributed to secondary ones while protecting the contributing brands, reducing waste and creating self-employment opportunities.

Rewear Closet is a youth-led South African software platform designed to close the loop in the fashion industry. Built at the intersection of fashion, tech, and sustainability, Rewear empowers individuals to extend the life of their clothing through digital wardrobe tools, outfit recommendations, resale features, and personalized styling — all rooted in circularity.

We are not just creating an app; we’re reshaping behavior. Our platform encourages users to make the most of what they already own, shifting culture away from overconsumption. Using tech like weather-based and music-inspired outfit suggestions, Rewear makes rewearing clothes aspirational, not boring.

We also work closely with fashion schools to integrate circular thinking into early-stage design processes. By providing software tools to students, we’re helping to shape the next generation of designers who will build with reuse, longevity, and low-impact materials in mind.

Rewear stands firmly against greenwashing. We don’t glamorize fast fashion — we challenge it. Our mission is grounded in transparency, accessibility, and action. As part of the South African circular economy movement, we’re committed to building scalable, tech-enabled solutions that promote conscious consumption and community-led change — especially among youth and underserved communities.

Circular Squared is a public beneficiary organisation (PBO) that aims to accelerate the circular economy in Africa with design. Through advocacy, thought-leadership and mentorship, Circular Squared is paving a way for designers, manufacturers and retailers to adopt circular economic thinking and regenerative practices. Together, we design circular business solutions for positive impact.

Entrepreneur Connect Africa (ECafrica) is committed to driving sustainable growth by addressing post-COVID challenges through its innovative Resource Bank. This initiative transforms surplus resources—unused office space, furniture, technology, and skills—into valuable assets for entrepreneurs, particularly those in underrepresented sectors. By redirecting these resources back into communities, ECafrica builds validated circular economies where resource-sharing fosters inclusive growth and job creation.

Aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), ECafrica promotes sustainable business practices by maximizing the use of existing assets rather than perpetuating scarcity. Our circular communities are designed to reduce waste and create economic opportunities by ensuring that excess resources benefit documented, validated entrepreneurs who grow and innovate within the ecosystem.

ECafrica also serves as a channel for Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and B-BBEE conversion strategies, offering businesses a direct link to impactful, measurable economic upliftment. By collaborating with donors and recipients, we create a self-sustaining economy where value flows continuously, contributing to both local economic resilience and the broader goals of social and environmental responsibility.

Plant the Seed (PTS) is a sustainability and zero-waste-focused organisation driving the circular economy through a tailored, end-to-end waste management solution called the Zero Waste Toolkit.

By combining infrastructure, education, and ongoing support, we ensure seamless implementation and maintenance of recycling systems for schools and businesses. Our approach eliminates the need for multiple service providers, managing everything from bin sourcing to recycling partnerships to waste reports.

Education is an integral component of our service, as such, we offer training, workshops, and a free educational video series to embed sustainability into everyday practices and drive behaviour change.

Operating across South Africa, we foster community engagement, reduce landfill waste, and strengthen local recycling economies, creating measurable environmental and social impact.

Tuu Post Returns seeks to transform the ecommerce return experience by providing an end-to-end solution designed to solve all ecommerce return needs for technology and fashion industries. Whilst redefining the post-purchase experience covering the 7Rs: Returns, Recommerce, Repairs, Refunds (in progress), Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling to help manage waste and fight climate change.

iCirc Solutions is a 100% Black-owned South African enterprise committed to integrating circular economy principles, AI-driven efficiencies, and ethical governance into business operations. The company helps organizations reduce waste, optimize resources, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving innovation in sustainability.

With expertise in circular supply chains, physical asset management, waste minimization & elimination, and corporate governance, iCirc Solutions supports businesses at all levels of circular maturity. The company provides solutions in procurement, manufacturing, product life extension, waste management, and reverse logistics, enabling a shift from linear to circular business models.

Key Focus Areas:
- Circular Business & Governance: AI-driven process optimization, ESG compliance, and sustainable procurement.
- Product Lifecycle Optimization: Circular product design, lifecycle assessments, and eco-certifications.
- Waste Management & Resource Recovery: AI-powered waste tracking, industrial symbiosis, and zero-waste manufacturing.
- Consumer & Industry Engagement: Sustainability awareness campaigns, repair networks, and circular marketplaces.
- Capacity Building: Training in circular economy practices through iCirc Academy.

iCirc Solutions provides innovative products (iCirc Utensils, iCirc Bags, and iCirc Packaging) and tailored consulting services to help businesses transition to sustainable operations.