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Turning e-waste into opportunity. ♻ At the USE IT Circular Economy Innovation Site in Hammarsdale, Electronic Cemetery is helping transform discarded electronics into valuable resources while creating local economic opportunity. Through responsible e-waste collection, dismantling, and recycling, Electronic Cemetery ensures that hazardous electronic waste is diverted from landfills and processed safely. But the story doesn’t end there… Their refurbishment division, RefurbSA, based in Hillcrest, gives computers and IT equipment a second life by repairing and upgrading devices so they can be reused by businesses, schools, and communities. This approach supports the circular economy by: Reducing electronic waste Recovering valuable materials Extending the life of technology Creating skills and jobs in the green economy Every device recovered is one less item in landfill — and one more opportunity for technology to keep working for people. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEPdGpc https://vt...

  ♻️ Turning Waste into Opportunity At the USE-IT Circular Economy Innovation Site in Hammarsdale, waste is no longer seen as a problem - it’s a resource that can drive enterprise development, job creation, and environmental impact. Through innovative projects and partnerships, USE-IT Waste Beneficiation (RF) NPC is demonstrating how circular economy solutions can: 🏭 Support emerging SMMEs ♻️ Divert waste from landfill 👷 Create sustainable jobs 🌍 Reduce carbon emissions From waste beneficiation and recycling initiatives to innovative building materials and organic waste solutions, our site serves as a living demonstration of how waste can be transformed into opportunity. 🎥 Watch the video to see how circular economy innovation is creating real impact in Hammarsdale: https://lnkd.in/dBzyhY-n If you’re interested in partnering, investing, or supporting circular economy innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

The Hammarsdale SEF team hosted an amazing Market Day where local entrepreneurs had the opportunity to showcase their businesses and sell their products to the community. The day was filled with energy, support, and incredible local talent. With such a great turnout, the event was a huge success! Supporting small businesses and empowering entrepreneurs is what it’s all about.

Turning e-waste into opportunity. At the USE IT Circular Economy Innovation Site in Hammarsdale, Electronic Cemetery is helping transform discarded electronics into valuable resources while creating local economic opportunity. Through responsible e-waste collection, dismantling, and recycling, Electronic Cemetery ensures that hazardous electronic waste is diverted from landfills and processed safely. But the story doesn’t end there… Their refurbishment division, RefurbSA, based in Hillcrest, gives computers and IT equipment a second life by repairing and upgrading devices so they can be reused by businesses, schools, and communities. This approach supports the circular economy by: Reducing electronic waste Recovering valuable materials Extending the life of technology Creating skills and jobs in the green economy Every device recovered is one less item in landfill — and one more opportunity for technology to keep working for people. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEPdGpc https://vt.t...

  ♻️ Transforming waste into opportunity in Hammarsdale Yesterday (5 March 2026), USE-IT Waste Beneficiation (RF) NPC hosted members of eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development and Planning Committee (ECOD) at our Circular Economy Innovation Site. The visit highlighted how waste streams can be turned into: • new businesses • green jobs • innovative circular economy solutions By supporting local entrepreneurs and pioneering waste beneficiation initiatives, we are demonstrating how sustainable development and economic opportunity can go hand in hand. 📰 Read the full story in Independent Online (IOL): https://lnkd.in/defUbjzh

  What people don't see... The sorting before the clean streets. The lifting before the cleared spaces. The coordination before the change becomes visible. They see the results. They don't always see the effort behind it - the teamwork, the physical work, the leadership in action. This is the part that doesn't always make the headline - but it's where the real work happens.