ThinkBikes

Transportation

ThinkBikes Nigeria is a revolutionary bike sharing service that operates in higher institutions, estates, and factories across Nigeria. They offer electric bicycles through their mobile app, providing users with a stylish and enjoyable way to move around. With a focus on accessibility, ThinkBikes offers affordable rates for bike usage at strategic locations listed in their app. The bicycles are of high quality and well-maintained to ensure a smooth and easy riding experience.

Contact

Tolulope Opeyemi Olukokun

thinkbikesng@gmail.com

Country:     Nigeria
Year:     2022

Ewaste Africa

Waste Beneficiation

EWaste Africa is a proudly BB-BEE Level 1 South African business that specializes in environmentally friendly and legally compliant management of electronic and lighting waste (e-waste). With ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation, the company is dedicated to assisting businesses in achieving zero waste to landfill targets and complying with South African legislation. They offer comprehensive services for the recycling and beneficiation of all lighting and electronic waste, catering to corporate clients, government institutions, and the general public. Their service offerings include onsite storage solutions, collection, logistics, and the core process of recycling e-waste. With a strong focus on environmental sustainability, EWaste Africa has received numerous awards and accolades for their industry-leading practices.

Contact

Pravashen Naidoo

info@ewasteafrica.net

Country:     South Africa
Year:     2022

Biomass Company

Waste Beneficiation

Turnkey solutions for converting waste materials into renewable energy. Biomass Company specializes in the production of biomass energy through the gasification of organic waste materials such as wood chips, agricultural waste, and municipal solid waste. Their technology can also produce biochar and heat, which can be used for various applications such as electricity generation, space heating, and soil improvement. The company offers a range of services including project development, engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as ongoing operation and maintenance of biomass energy systems. Their solutions are designed to be environmentally sustainable, cost-effective, and can help businesses and communities reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.

Contact

Philipp Steiner

philipp@biomass.company

Country:     South Africa
Year:     2015

Foi Science

Advanced Materials & Chemicals

Foi Science is a skincare repair company founded in 2015 by Nomahlubi Nazo, a Cosmetic Formulation Scientist with a background in Polymer Science. The company specializes in the development of high-quality biopolymers, such as Collagen and Hyaluronic acid, derived from food waste. These biopolymers are combined with medicinal plants, vitamins, and natural nano plant extracts to create affordable products that promote healing for burns, scars, skin and hair conditions. Foi Science also offers homecare products based on natural plant extracts for effective and non-toxic home cleaning. Additionally, they have developed herbal teas with collagen and hyaluronic acid for detoxification and wellness purposes. Foi Science is committed to providing reliable and affordable home care services and offers training courses and mini-franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs in the cosmetics and wound care industry.

Contact

Nomahlubi Nazo

info@foiscience.co.za

Country:     South Africa
Year:     2022

Retreasure Global Solutions

Waste Beneficiation

Retreasure Global Solutions is a social enterprise dedicated to simplifying the local recovery and utilization of recyclables. With a strong belief in the concept of "one man's trash is another's treasure," they aim to transform waste into valuable resources. Through their innovative Trash-to-Treasure project, they provide automated recycling kits and incentives to encourage recycling at a local level. Their solution not only promotes environmental cleanliness but also creates employment opportunities and contributes to the manufacturing of sustainable products like plastic-sand-based interlocking floor tiles and roof tiles. Retreasure Global Solutions holds exclusive rights to their Smart Wagon and Scrates designs, ensuring the protection of their intellectual property. They are committed to helping individuals and communities convert waste into wealth while addressing the increasing volume of waste generation. Contact them today to learn more about their sustainable waste management solutions.

Contact

Gideon Fakolade

info@retreasureafrica.com

Country:     Nigeria
Year:     2022

Kaeane Renewable Energy Developers

Renewable Energy
Waste Beneficiation

Established in 2018, Kaeane Renewable Energy Developers is a renewable energy start-up solution with products and services that are directed towards solving existing sustainable energy problems and waste management. Kaeane Renewable Energy brings enviromentally friendly technologies to cover the energy demand in communities and industrial places. Kaeane Energy develops, produces and markets biogas systems for onsite handling of organic waste. The company builds fixed dome digesters and basuka tanks as well as gas installations into the households, eliminating the need for emptying septic tanks and pit latrins. The company's systems apply an environmentally friendly biological process converting organic waste into biogas and organic fertilizer, upcycling organic waste into energy resources.

Contact

Country:     Lesotho
Year:     2023

Graduated man of steel

Transportation

The company developed a solution E-pacer 100 - a heavy-duty electric cargo bike designed to empower waste reclaimers and recyclers in informal and underserved communities. With a load capacity of 750–850 kg (including rider), the bike enables recyclers to cover long distances efficiently while transporting large volumes of collected waste. Targeting buy-back centers and SMMEs in South Africa’s low-barrier recycling economy, the E-pacer 100 offers an affordable, sustainable transport alternative to carts or trucks, which are often inaccessible or unaffordable. Developed by recyclers for recyclers, the bike supports dignified livelihoods, improves income margins, and addresses transportation challenges in the circular economy. It is a practical tool for those who currently rely on makeshift or unsafe transport methods in their daily work.

Contact

Lunga Calvin Mahlangu

Country:     South Africa
Year:     2024

Scraptop

Waste Beneficiation

Scraptop is a socially conscious for-profit enterprise dedicated to transforming bio-waste into organic and sustainable fertilizer. With their unique proprietary formula, they prioritize the promotion of arable land, waste monetization, and improved food production quality through a waste-agro synergy approach. By harnessing the potential of bio-waste, Scraptop aims to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector. Their eco-friendly fertilizer not only helps enhance soil fertility but also reduces the dependence on synthetic chemicals, fostering healthier and more productive crops. Scraptop is committed to creating a positive impact by utilizing bio-waste to promote sustainable farming practices and support the global effort towards a greener future.

Contact

Ruth Ede

ederuth@gmail.com

Country:     Nigeria
Year:     2022

WasteBazaar

Waste Beneficiation

WasteBazaar is a Clean-Tech Social Enterprise focused on addressing the waste management crisis in African communities. They utilize digital technology and social innovation to drive sustainable development and fight poverty. Through their mobile app, WasteBazaar offers real-time access to affordable waste disposal services and connects users to nearby recycling stations. The platform encourages recycling by rewarding users with Green Credits for their recyclable waste, which can be converted into local currency for everyday transactions. WasteBazaar's features include GreenVAULT, where users earn Green Credits for recycling, Reward4Waste, an online shop accepting Green Credits as currency, Wasteify for convenient waste disposal, and WastePAY for bill payments using Green Credits. By promoting a circular economy and sustainable practices, WasteBazaar aims to contribute to climate action and the development of sustainable cities and communities. The company seeks partnerships with organizations aligned with their mission to strengthen waste collection systems, offer mentoring and acceleration, provide impact funding, and share technology and knowledge. WasteBazaar envisions a future where waste is valued and effectively managed, fostering economic opportunities and creating smarter and cleaner cities.

Contact

Victor Amusa

info@wastebazaar.com

Country:     Nigeria
Year:     2022

Brayfoil Technologies

Renewable Energy

Brayfoil is a pioneering company that utilizes biomimetic design inspired by African birds of prey to develop morphing wing technology for wind turbines. Their innovative adaptive turbine blades have the potential to revolutionize wind energy performance by addressing the challenges of weight and cost. By dynamically changing the shape of the blade during operation, Brayfoil's patented Morphing Wing Technology modulates loadings and enables longer blades for increased energy production. This results in reduced storm loads, operational loads, and perturbation sensitivity, leading to lower energy costs and improved efficiency. With their rigorous approach, interdisciplinary expertise, and support from AI and machine learning, Brayfoil aims to contribute significantly to the wind energy sector and make a substantial impact on global emissions reduction.

Contact

Matthew Bray

info@brayfoil.com

Country:     South Africa
Year:     2022