Transforming Communities Through Sustainable Innovation

GreenUp Programme

A 6-month accelerator programme for SME glass recyclers in Gauteng, empowering business growth and circular economy impact.

The GreenUp Programme represents a transformative approach to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the glass recycling sector across Gauteng. Over the past six months, we have witnessed remarkable growth and development among participating businesses.

"The GreenUp Programme has transformed our business. We have learned how to manage finances, market our services, and operate more efficiently. It has been life changing."

— Thabo Molefe, SME Glass Recycler, Soweto

Bottle Love

Digitizing bottle traceability and empowering thousands of women and youth reclaimers while creating income and circular economy opportunities in South Africa.

Bottle Love turns glass waste into income opportunities through comprehensive digital traceability, buy-back centers, and empowerment programs for women and youth. We partner with micro-collectors in rural and peri-urban communities to create an efficient and inclusive bottle collection system. By working directly with local collectors, we enable swift and reliable collection through a trading model that incentivizes the recovery of used bottles. In addition to providing market access, we educate and train collectors on proper bottle handling, sorting, and basic quality standards. This ensures that collected bottles meet reuse and recycling requirements while improving safety, consistency, and value for collectors. Through this model, Bottle Love supports income generation at the community level while strengthening the circular economy and reducing environmental waste.