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T1 The Circular Economy Transition in South Africa: Untapped Opportunities in the Waste Sector - Policy Brief
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 SWITCH Africa Green, 
K1 green economy
K1 circular economy
K1 waste management
K1 informal sector
K1 South Africa
PB SWITCH Africa Green
YR 2020
FD 2020
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/35375
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/35375
NO 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.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026