Turning Waste Into Hope.

Upcycling South Africa

A registered NPO dedicated to protecting the environment, tackling climate change, and empowering vulnerable communities through e-waste, textile waste, and food waste recycling, repair, and redistribution.

Environment

Recycling

Repair

Training

Redistribution

Empowerment

Sustainability

About Us

Our work goes beyond recycling – we repair, resell, and redistribute while supporting charities, students, and especially persons and organizations working within the disability space.

At Upcycling South Africa, we believe environmental justice and socio-economic justice go hand in hand. Established in June 2024 and registered as NPO 307-315, we advocate for a cleaner planet and stronger communities by giving waste a second life.

Through training programs, mobile workshops, and innovative solutions like our Food-link App, we’re creating a future where waste fuels empowerment, not pollution.

Follow Our Journey

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Partnerships & Accreditations

Our Mission & Focus Areas

Our Objectives

🌍 Protect the Environment: Minimize the harmful effects of waste on climate and communities.

🔄 Repair, Recycle & Redistribute: Give electronics, textiles, and food surplus a new purpose.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Empower Vulnerable Communities: Train recovering addicts, people with disabilities, and refugees in upcycling and repair skills.

🍽️ Food Security Through Technology: Our Food-link App connects surplus food to vulnerable persons living with disabilities.

What We Collect

♻️ E-Waste – TVs, laptops, appliances, homeware, dishwashers

♻️ Textile Waste – Clothes, shoes, blankets, fabric offcuts

♻️ Food Surplus – Safe, edible food past its “best before” date (not expired)

Recycling & Repair

Extending the life of electronics, textiles, and more.

Redistribution to Charities

Directing recovered items to those in need, with a focus on disability-focused organizations.

Skills Training Workshops

Mobile programs that upskill communities in electronics and textile repair.

Food-link App

A food e-hailing service (powered by Zulzi) linking vetted beneficiaries with meals.

Get Involved

Whether you’re an individual, business, or organization – you can make a difference.

Donate your e-waste, textiles, or surplus food

Partner with us for community training & sustainability projects

Support our work through volunteering or funding