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Windhoek residents earn N$1m from recycling as city builds second buyback centre Windhoek residents have earned N$1 million from selling recyclable materials to the City’s first waste buyback centre, which has diverted more than 120 tonnes of waste from landfills, according to the City of Windhoek. The City has now started construction of its second buyback centre to expand recycling efforts, create jobs, and promote sustainable waste management across the capital. Mayor Councillor Ndeshihafela Larandja said the initiative shows how collaboration and innovation can turn waste into economic opportunity. https://lnkd.in/dKwk9K5U #namibia #recycling #windhoek #residence #construction Manfred Hinz University of Bremen Sam Nujoma Hendrick Kleopas Ana-Beatriz Martins Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF Namibia)

🌍 Member Milestone: Zen Carbon secures new investment to scale low carbon concrete innovation in Kenya! 🧱✨ 🎉 We are excited to celebrate one of our member companies, Zen Carbon, for securing an investment from CarbonFix to scale their low-carbon concrete solution. ➡️Zen Carbon is pioneering a process that injects captured CO₂ directly into fresh concrete, where it mineralizes into solid carbonates. The result? less cement use,  lower emissions, and stronger, longer-lasting concrete.💪🏾 🌆 As Africa rapidly urbanizes and the demand for concrete grows, this innovation ensures the continent’s infrastructure boom is built on sustainable, low-emission materials. 🌿Zen Carbon plans to source CO₂ from Kenya’s growing Direct Air Capture (DAC) ecosystem, as well as biogenic sources such as breweries and biogas plants. Through their technology, they will offer carbon storage as a service, helping accelerate the transition to green construction across the continent♻️🌍 👨🏾🔧Led by an ambitious young team Andy Onyango(CEO), Edwin mwangi (Business Development Lead), and SAMUEL DAVID (Chief Financial Officer) Zen Carbon represents the bold spirit of a new generation of Kenyan innovators who are proving that youth can lead the charge in solving the world’s toughest climate challenges. 💡 In their words: ‘’This is homegrown innovation built by us, for us and fast enough to matter’’🌍 🚀Learn more about Zen Carbon’s Impactful work; https://zencarbon.org/ #CarbonRemoval #Innovation #ClimateAction #Kenya #CDR #GreenConcrete #CarbonTech #ClimateSolutions #CarbonRemovalKenya #AfricanInnovation

🌏 Turning recycled materials into lifelong memories! Proceeds from the Snowy 2.0 steel recycling initiative have helped support Tumut High School’s European Tour, where 20 students and four teachers explored Italy and France earlier this year. From seeing the Eiffel Tower to attending the ANZAC Day dawn service in Villers-Bretonneux, the experience was one they’ll never forget. The initiative, run in collaboration with JJ Richards, converts recycled building materials into funding for community programs that promote education, sustainability, and local development. A big thank you to everyone involved, including Future Generation JV Environment Manager Ellen Porter and Community Engagement Lead Luke Judd, for helping make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g-kckrqZ Future Generation Joint Venture - FGJV is the principal contractor for project owner Snowy Hydro, delivering Snowy 2.0, a major Snowy Scheme expansion underpinning Australia’s transition to a renewable energy future. #FGJV #Snowy2 #Community #Construction #RenewableEnergy Clough Webuild

Meet Qhawe Stengana, Managing Director of @Sizithande Collection Recyclers, a waste management business based in Evander, Mpumalanga. For the past 12 years, Qhawe has been at the forefront of creating cleaner communities and driving the circular economy by collecting, sorting, and supplying recyclable waste to manufacturers who give it a second life Qhawe Stengana. . Her decision to join the Women in Green Construction, Waste Management, and Renewable Energy (WIG) Programme, hosted by the South African Supplier Diversity Council (SASDC), came from a belief that growth in the sector is not just about operations, but about leadership, collaboration, and innovation. “I see this as an opportunity to expand my network, gain new skills, and align Sizithande with modern sustainable practices,” she says Qhawe Stengana Through Sasol’s sponsorship, Qhawe and other entrepreneurs from Sedibeng, Gert Sibande, and Fezile Dabi districts are gaining access to industry expertise that supports business growth while empowering women-owned enterprises to lead in the green economy. For Qhawe, waste is not just a challenge—it’s an opportunity. By diverting recyclables away from landfills, her business reduces pollution, creates green jobs, and fosters a culture of responsible waste management. Looking to the future, she hopes to expand into household recycling and composting initiatives, empowering families to embed sustainability into daily life Qhawe Stengana Her motivation is deeply personal: “I’ve always believed in keeping our surroundings clean and taking responsibility for what we create, including waste. This value drives me to build a business that promotes sustainability as both a lifestyle and a legacy.” IYBA-SEED Project Expertise France Enabel GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini SNV #projectembrace

Africa’s digital growth must not come at the cost of environmental decay. Walk through our cities — Lagos, Accra, Nairobi — and you’ll see a troubling trend: piles of discarded phones, laptops, batteries, and solar panels. This isn’t just trash — it’s e-waste, one of the fastest-growing environmental threats on our continent. At CleanCyclers, we’ve learned a powerful truth: “The informal recycler is not the problem — the absence of structure is.” — Amb. Canon Otto Every year, Africa produces nearly 3 million tonnes of e-waste, much of it unmanaged. Burning cables and batteries releases toxins into our air and water, poisoning the same environment that sustains us. But there’s hope. Through CleanCyclers, we are turning crisis into opportunity: ♻️ Recycling old solar panels safely and responsibly 👷 Training informal recyclers into certified green professionals 💡 Advocating for circular innovation through SustainabilityUnscripted When we treat e-waste as a resource, not refuse, we unlock green jobs, clean cities, and climate resilience. “Africa’s e-waste crisis can become Africa’s green gold rush — if we act with vision and responsibility.” — Canon Otto Let’s build an Africa where technology and sustainability grow hand in hand. 👉 Read the full reflection: https://lnkd.in/eZsGNSQG #CleanCyclers #CanonOtto #SustainabilityUnscripted #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #EWaste #GreenInnovation #WasteToWealth #AfricaRising #SustainableAfrica #GlobalSustainabilitySummit

Mongolia has over 80,000 registered businesses. If each one takes small steps, ⚡️ saving energy, ♻️ reducing waste, and 🏷️ adopting eco-labels, the collective impact is enormous. From smart energy monitoring to waste-free production, these MSMEs are proving that sustainability is a hands-on solution to economic challenges. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyXex4tj #WeSwitch #GreenEconomy #circulareconomy #ecolabel #SCP SWITCH-Asia Official #EUinMongolia People in Need Caritas Czech Republic Caritas Czech Republic in Mongolia Development Solutions NGO Zinaida Fadeeva Elodie Maria-Sube Loraine Gatlabayan Lunchakorn Prathumratana Enkhtsatsral Namkhaijantsan

Congratulations to Truecoco Ghana Ltd on the issuance of their first 870 CORCs this week! Truecoco’s groundbreaking, industrial-scale biochar facility, located in the Western Region of Ghana, is an important marker for CDR in the global south and represents their ambition to spread across the region. The facility is also the first globally to use coconut husk waste. By transforming waste agricultural residue into high-quality biochar, Truecoco is enabling durable carbon removal while improving soil health and supporting thousands of smallholder farmers across West Africa. Their innovative circular model is driving measurable climate and social impact for some of the most vulnerable communities on the planet. Puro.earth is thrilled to see this pioneering project earn its first CORC certification and join a growing ecosystem of high-quality, durable carbon removal initiatives verified through Puro. Learn more about Truecoco’s climate-positive journey: https://hubs.ly/Q03PHXN80 View Truecoco's registry listing: https://lnkd.in/eMtCiyE3 #CarbonRemoval #Biochar #ClimateAction #Truecoco #CORCs #Sustainability #ClimateImpact #CircularEconomy #Ghana #CarbonCredits #DurableCarbonRemoval #CDR

Recycled Materials Works! Australia’s first car park built with recovered materials from the Kwinana Energy Recovery is now a reality, thanks to an innovative partnership with Blue Phoenix Australia and W.A. Limestone. Using 1100 tonnes of Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) as a sub-base layer, this project highlights the potential of circular economy principles in infrastructure. By transforming non-recyclable waste into valuable resources, Kwinana Energy Recovery is reducing landfill reliance and paving the way for sustainable construction. This milestone demonstrates how recovered materials like IBAA can replace traditional aggregates, as seen in global cities such as London. With clear regulatory pathways, Australia can embrace these solutions to minimise waste and conserve natural resources. Together, Kwinana Energy Recovery, Blue Phoenix, and WA Limestone are proving that sustainable infrastructure is not just possible, it’s the future. #SustainableInfrastructure #BusinessAsUnusual #ACCIONAteam

NYNAS & Powerview South East Europe: Reliability Meets Sustainability at CIGRE 2025 Macedonia At CIGRE 2025 Macedonia, Powerview South East Europe highlights its partnership with NYNAS, the global leader in transformer oils and dielectric fluids designed for reliability and sustainability. NYNAS offers a full range of solutions: 🌿 Nytro 900 RR – fully recycled transformer oil with performance equivalent to virgin oils 💧 Biodegradable esters – environmentally safe options for renewable and urban substations ⚙️ Long-life mineral oils – highest oxidation stability for long-term protection Reliable assets — sustainable future. #CIGRE2025 #Nynas #TransformerOil #Sustainability #Powerview #AssetManagement #TransformerMonitoring #EnergyTransition

♻️ From Waste to Wealth: Turning Africa’s E-waste Challenge into Opportunity In a small workshop in Katwe, Kampala, 28-year-old Timothy carefully dismantles an old computer. To many, it’s junk — but for him, it’s a livelihood. His story mirrors a growing reality across Africa: our digital boom has brought both opportunity and an avalanche of electronic waste (e-waste). As we mark International E-Waste Day (14 October) under the theme “Recycle Your E-waste – It’s Critical!”, the message is clear — what we discard still holds value. Every old phone or broken laptop contains gold, copper, and rare earths that can be recovered and reused. Yet Africa recycles less than 1% of its e-waste. Countries like Nigeria and Rwanda are showing leadership through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies, while initiatives like Rwanda’s Enviroserve plant prove recycling can create green jobs and protect the environment. To unlock this potential, we must empower informal recyclers, build local capacity, and adopt circular innovation — where waste becomes a source of wealth. Africa’s digital future doesn’t have to be toxic. With the right mix of policy, technology, and people-first solutions, we can power a cleaner, greener continent. 🌍 More: https://lnkd.in/dKWBq92q National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) NEMA UG Anthony Wolimbwa Jacinta Nekesa Nangabo David Ssozi Geneva Environment Network Global Forum for National SDG Advisory Bodies Jeffrey Opiyo Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) PSI - Public Services International Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) KATO FESTO Ministry of ICT & National Guidance Uganda Communications Commission International Telecommunication Union #EWasteDay #CircularEconomy #GreenAfrica #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #GlobalGoals #SDG12