Urban Surfer South Africa

Empowering informal waste reclaimers, providing dignity, sustainable income, and a safe space to work and grow! A huge congratulations to Urban Surfer South Africa and their dedicated director and #TP16 participant Sifiso Gumbi, for winning Gold in the Ecological Innovation category at the 2024 Eco-Logic Awards, two years running! Their incredible Solar and Sorting Baling Recycling Hub in Parktown has been an absolute game changer. With support from Hollard Insurance and Polyco, this hub is paving the way for a greener, inclusive future. Cheers to the Urban Surfer team for leading the way in eco-innovation! #EcoLogicAwards #Tholoana #SABFoundation #Buildingbusinessesthatlast #EcoInnovation #SustainableFuture Sibulele Samka | Tukisang Senne | SAB Foundation | Bridgit Evans | Itumeleng Dhlamini | Onthatile Ditshego | Sangiwe Pandliwe (she/ her) 💫

2x in a row!!! This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our main project sponsors, Hollard Insurance and Polyco thank you for believing in our vision and helping bring it to life. We’re also deeply grateful to the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa for sponsoring the Ecological Innovation category, and to #Eccologicawards all for hosting such a meaningful event in Cape Town. This award is a shared success for everyone working toward a cleaner, greener world. Here’s to continued innovation, collaboration, and impactful change in sustainable development! 🌱💚 #UrbanSurfer #EcologicalInnovation #Sustainability #WasteManagement #SocialImpact #RecyclingRevolution #CapeTown #Gratitude

So proud of our Urban Surfer team, who took the Gold Award for Eco Innovation at the 2024 Eco Logic Awards. Our Sorting and Solar Baling Recycling Hub in Parktown has been recognised for innovation in the informal recycling space. Well done team! #polyco #hollard

So proud of our Urban Surfer team, who took the Gold Award for Eco Innovation at the 2024 Eco Logic Awards. Our Sorting and Solar Baling Recycling Hub in Parktown has been recognised for innovation in the informal recycling space. Well done team! #polyco #hollard

The #EcoLogicAwards24 #EcoInnovation Finalists 2024: The Eco-Innovation Award is supported by National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa #NCPC: Awarded for an innovative Design, Construction, Technology, Methodology, Product or Service that serves the needs of humans whilst also being supportive of and beneficial for the Earth's biodiversity and eco-systems. Endangered Wildlife Trust - eDNA by Samantha Mynhardt Dr Mynhardt’s pioneering work with environmental DNA reflects a transformative vision for conservation. By adapting eDNA techniques, traditionally used in marine biology, to terrestrial environments, she has developed a non-invasive, efficient method to detect and monitor elusive species. Collaborating with the Endangered Wildlife Trust and South African universities, Dr Mynhardt’s work advances scientific knowledge and trains young scientists and community members in eDNA techniques Inverroche Bee&Bee of #GridWorldwide Solitary Bees pollinate 1/3 of the world’s food crops. They don’t live in hives, but in naturally occurring holes like decaying trees and riverbanks. Due to urbanisation, their nesting grounds are fast disappearing. Inverroche appreciates that these bees pollinate their Gin’s key ingredient Fynbos, so they designed innovative packaging for their bottles which after use can act as Bee Hotels that mimic Solitary Bee’s natural nesting grounds. Urban Surfer South Africa - Project: Sorting & Solar baling reclaimer camp in Parktown Reclaimer sorting & solar baling camp provides a sense of dignity, belonging and sustainable income to informal waste reclaimers and their families. Through Hollard Insurance and Polyco sponsorship, the camp provides accommodation, sorting areas, solar baling, toilet, water, gas, shower, collection trolleys, safety clothing and PPE and a food garden with facilities to compost food waste Watch on #peoplesplanet #Openview CH 115 and DStv Home, CH 176, in Nov 2024 #EcoLogicAwards #EcoLogic #ecologic #awards #nature #conservation #reuse #ecofriendlyliving #smallbusiness #fashion #love #crueltyfree #biodegradable #noplastic #environmentallyfriendly #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #skincare #plantbased #bhfyp #ecologico #recycling #supportlocal #bio #saynotoplastic #bamboo #travel #lifestyle #globalwarming #handcrafted

🌍 Championing Sustainability through Urban Surfer: Partner with Us! 🌍 At Urban Surfer, we're on a mission to revolutionize recycling by empowering informal waste reclaimers. Through innovative solutions like supplying waste trolleys, providing PPE equipment, developing solar baling camps, offering specialized training, and setting up micro recycling pods, we are creating a greener, more sustainable future for all. But we can't do it alone. We invite corporates to join us in making a tangible impact on our communities. By giving us your waste. By doing this, you: ✅ Enhancing the livelihoods of waste reclaimers ✅ Reducing environmental impact ✅ Driving sustainable development in urban areas ✅ Promoting responsible waste management practices Your support helps us track and manage waste more efficiently, ensuring a cleaner, healthier planet for generations to come. 🌟 Together, we can turn waste into opportunity! 🌟 For more info visit www.urbansurfer.co.za or e-mail solutions@urbansurfer.co.za #Sustainability #RecyclingRevolution #UrbanSurfer #CSI #CorporateResponsibility #GreenFuture #ImpactfulChange

#Partnerships4Impact Urban Surfer South Africa #CGCSASummit2024 The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) #TheFocusRooms

Urban Surfer is proud to partner with Focus Rooms to supply our Zero-Cost Waste Solution for the CGCSA Summit 2024! We're excited to manage and recycle all event waste, ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable summit experience. Every recyclable item collected supports our micro-reclaimers, turning waste into income and opportunities for their families. Together, we're making impactful strides toward a circular economy. www.urbansurfer.co.za #Sustainability #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #UrbanSurfer #FocusRooms #CGCSASummit2024 #ZeroCostWasteSolution #RecyclingRevolution Matlou B. Setati (Tsebe)The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA)Focus Rooms Conference and Event VenueSandton Convention CentreGallagher Convention Centre

🌍 Inspiring Sustainability and Community Upliftment at the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa Annual Summit!🌍 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), and one of the highlights was connecting with the team at Urban Surfer South Africa (https://urbansurfer.co.za)). It was truly inspiring to hear their story and learn about how they are driving positive change in both the recycling space and the communities that are at the heart of these efforts. ♻️ Urban Surfer is not just redefining waste management — they are empowering the people who collect and sort waste, providing opportunities, fair wages, and support to uplift communities that are often overlooked. Their approach is a fantastic example of a circular economy that prioritizes social impact as much as environmental sustainability. 🌱 👏🏽 Kudos to the Urban Surfer team and Sifiso Gumbi for your incredible work in making a difference where it matters most: helping people and building stronger communities. Keep pushing boundaries and setting a powerful example for others to follow! #Sustainability #Recycling #CommunityUpliftment #CGCSA #UrbanSurfer #CircularEconomy #SocialImpact

Sifiso Gumbi (Director) talking to Gareth Ackerman about our waste solutions @ #cgcsa2024 The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) well done on a great event!