Waste collection, treatment and disposal activitites; materials recovery

Removing and Recovering Heavy Metals from Solutions Using Biosurfactants

This technology utilises the unique properties of a specific type of biosurfactant to selectively recover metals from solution. Using comparatively low concentrations of biosurfactant, the metals can be recovered (and potentially valorised), and the surfactant can even be recycled back for further...

DarkLight Catalyst

The DarkLight™ Catalyst is an advanced, biosynthesised titanium dioxide (TiO₂) photocatalyst that functions efficiently without the need for visible or ultraviolet light. Developed through a green synthesis process using natural extracts from Hibiscus sabdariffa, the material features an oxygen...

AquaCarbon

AquaCarbon™ introduces a high-performance membrane technology designed for membrane distillation desalination. The innovation integrates multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes to create a robust, highly hydrophobic, and porous structure capable of...

MagheClean

The invention uses maghemite nanoparticles at pH levels below 5 to remove sulphate, manganese, copper, nickel, cobalt, and zinc ions from acid mine drainage (AMD). In traditional AMD treatment methods, these contaminants are usually removed only at higher pH levels, which requires expensive alkaline...

FeCycle

This technology offers an innovative and eco-friendly method for producing ferric chloride (FeCl₃), a commonly used coagulant in water purification, by recovering Fe(III) from acid mine drainage (AMD). AMD is a significant pollutant generated by mining activities and typically contains high levels...

Ifalethu Waste Management Pty Ltd

Our business addresses the often-overlooked challenge of organic waste management in townships. While recyclable materials such as paper, glass, tins, and plastics are commonly collected, large volumes of organic waste are left behind and end up in landfills.

Our mission is to collect and compost this organic waste, transforming it into nutrient-rich soil. Through this process, we aim to reduce landfill waste, create local employment opportunities, and promote sustainable environmental and community development.

Extraction of Cannabinoids from Plant Waxes

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University has developed a novel solvent-based process for extracting cannabinoids directly from plant-wax waste streams generated during industrial processing. The method uses a simple but effective combination of two immiscible solvents, one...

TR CIVIL AND CONSULTING

TR Civil and Consulting (Pty) Ltd is a 100% Black youth-owned company established in 2022 by two founders who serve as shareholders and are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business, both full-time and part-time.

Our team brings extensive experience across multiple areas of the construction and engineering sectors, including:

Civil engineering and consulting
Road construction
Building and design
Mining services
Quantity surveying
Project and geological services

At TR Civil and Consulting (Pty) Ltd, we take pride in the quality of our services and our commitment to skills

ECOTOLIBADI RECYCLING

EcoTolibadi Recycling is an early-stage, community-driven recycling initiative based in Tembisa, founded by Sifiso Trevor Tolibadi. Our mission is to reduce landfill waste, clean up illegal dumping sites, and transform recyclable materials into valuable resources that benefit both the environment and the local economy.

Currently operating as a solo-led startup, EcoTolibadi is focused on groundwork and proof of concept. To date, I have collected and diverted various recyclable materials—including 15 kg of food cans and plastics from an illegal dumping site—and partnered with local retailers such

WaterMed (Pty) Ltd

SupaO² is a device developed and patented by WaterMed. The device is used to sterilise and purify water utilising Oxygenation and UV light without chemicals, giving plants cleaner water, good nutrients and oxygen with a controlled management system that’s simple to operate, easy to maintain, with low running costs.