The Circular Economy Transition in South Africa: Untapped Opportunities in the Waste Sector - Policy Brief

This policy brief outlines a process for stimulating South Africa’s transition to a circular economy, focusing on untapped opportunities within the waste sector. Utilising sustainable production guidelines, the document examines resource recovery along the value chain. Key findings reveal that landfilling ninety per cent of waste causes massive economic losses, while diverting waste can significantly increase gross domestic product, unlock billions in revenue, and create thousands of formal and informal jobs.