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The document is a briefing from GreenCape detailing a 'CircEcon Intervention Map' for the City of Cape Town (CCT). It outlines a comprehensive set of current and proposed circular economy interventions categorized by resource prioritization, lifetime extension, and waste recovery, with a strong focus on green procurement, sustainable urban planning, and economic inclusion for SMMEs.

This policy brief by GreenCape examines the human capital requirements for successful participatory co-design in urban communities, specifically focusing on building resilience in informal settlements in Cape Town. It argues that the success of community-led service delivery depends on 'project drivers'—facilitators who possess specific core values, personality traits, and professional skills to navigate complex social dynamics and bridge education and language gaps.

This case study by GreenCape examines the role of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) in a circular economy, focusing on the business model of The Real Deal 2 Cheap in South Africa. It highlights the challenges of landfill capacity and the economic potential of reselling salvageable, low-value building materials to create jobs and reduce environmental impact.

This briefing by GreenCape examines the market and implementation of container-based sanitation (CBS) in Cape Town's informal settlements. It details the current use of portable flush toilets (PFTs) and shared container toilets, incorporates community feedback on design and servicing, and explores future opportunities for the beneficiation of human waste into valuable products.

This guide, developed by GreenCape and funded by the City of Cape Town, establishes minimum and aspirational standards for container-based sanitation (CBS) services. It provides a framework for the design, deployment, servicing, and waste treatment of portable and container toilets, specifically targeting informal settlements where sewer infrastructure is not feasible.

This case study examines Dragonfly, a Cape Town-based start-up that provides AI-driven camera hardware and a data management platform to optimize material recovery facilities (MRFs). By integrating machine learning to analyze real-time waste sorting, the solution aims to increase recovery rates, reduce landfill tailings, and enhance job security for workers in developing economies like South Africa.

The 'Energy needs assessment for farmers – Situational Guideline' by GreenCape provides a structured framework for South African agricultural producers to transition toward energy resilience. It outlines a three-step process: conducting energy audits to identify efficiencies, evaluating alternative energy technologies based on specific farm needs, and navigating the financial and quality assurance requirements for implementation.

A fact sheet detailing the composition, size, and economic impact of the energy sector within Cape Town's green economy, including company counts by specialization and revenue data.

This case study describes a waste diversion project facilitated by the Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) for the World Economic Forum (WEF) event held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) in 2015.

This case study examines how Mediclinic Southern Africa (MCSA) implemented water-saving technologies, specifically laundry wastewater recycling plants, across its hospitals to ensure operational continuity amidst water scarcity.

The Market Intelligent Report by GreenCape provides an overview of the water sector in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It details the regulatory framework, governance structures, and current challenges such as non-revenue water and skills shortages. The report identifies opportunities for the private sector in desalination, water re-use, and infrastructure maintenance, while outlining available municipal grant funding and regional projects like the Berg River Improvement Plan.

This case study examines how the City of Cape Town (CCT) and GreenCape adapted green economy skills training in Atlantis to ensure continuity during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns in 2020. The initiative focused on building economic resilience for vulnerable youth and residents by transitioning to digital platforms and adjusting technical training to meet health protocols.

The GreenUp initiative in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, is a collaborative recycling model involving the City of Cape Town, Distell, and Waste Plan. Launched in 2019, it integrates informal waste reclaimers into the waste management system, providing them with training, PPE, and infrastructure. The project grew from 62 to 120 members by 2022, diverting 60-100 tonnes of recyclables from landfills in 2020 and providing a replicable model for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the GreenCape Sector Development Agency to secure additional office space in Cape Town to accommodate team members for the JUST SA project.

This fact sheet by GreenCape provides a statistical snapshot of the green economy in Cape Town, focusing on the energy, water, and waste sectors. It details company counts, employment, revenue, and municipal expenditure for the 2019/20 period, while highlighting investment opportunities in the Atlantis Special Economic Zone for Green Technologies (ASEZ).

This intervention brief describes the Alternative Service Delivery Unit (ASDU), implemented by the GreenCape Sector Development Agency to provide energy services to unserviced communities using a co-design framework. It focuses specifically on Freedom Farm, a settlement in Cape Town, detailing its socio-economic profile and the community's prioritized energy and connectivity needs.

This intervention brief describes the Alternative Service Delivery Unit's (ASDU) work in Malawi Camp, Cape Town. It details the community's socio-economic profile, current energy deficiencies, and the results of co-design sessions aimed at implementing community-led energy provision before the settlement's planned relocation.

The 2016 Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape analyzes the energy services market in South Africa, focusing on energy efficiency and embedded generation. It identifies key drivers such as rising electricity prices and energy security concerns, while highlighting significant growth in rooftop PV and opportunities within the public sector, particularly in municipal wastewater treatment and public buildings.

This case study examines the use of green technology and indoor vertical farming for urban food production in Cape Town, focusing on the operations of Mushroom Guru (Pty) Ltd.

A fact sheet by GreenCape providing a statistical overview of companies operating within the green sectors of Cape Town, detailing company counts by role, size, employment, and revenue.