WHY US? BECAUSE WHY WASTE?
We are conscious disruptors of the waste management industry.
Creating a company people can look at, and be proud of,
custodians of the planet, a custodian of the people.
OUR PURPOSE
To always be proud custodians
We are disrupting archaic waste management systems. Creating a company people can look at, and be proud of, custodians of the planet, a custodian of the people.
Mission
We are disrupting archaic waste management systems. Creating a company people can look at, and be proud of, custodians of the planet, a custodian of the people.
Vision
To be a global leader in a locally developed zerowaste solution for Africa, optimizing its people and planet through profit.
GO ORGANIC
How it works
We are disrupting archaic waste management systems. Creating a company people can look at, and be proud of, custodians of the planet, a custodian of the people.
HOW YWASTE WORKS
We collect, separate, sort and turn organic waste into compost
We are disrupting archaic waste management systems. Creating a company people can look at, and be proud of, custodians of the planet, a custodian of the people.
STEP 1
Collection of Waste
We provide services for clients in
the retail, hospitality and
residential sectors.
STEP 2
Separation Phase
The separation of organic and nonorganic waste happens at our warehouse in Philippi.
STEP 3
Waste Deployment
Non-organic waste is sent to recycling centres and the organic waste is composted.
STEP 4
Compost Utilised
Compost is used for gardening and landscaping. We sell to farmers, landscapers and households.
WE ARE HE RE TO ASK YOU THE QUESTION – YWASTE ?
Covering a big part of the why for us at Ywaste…
50 MILLION
tonnes of general waste are produced
in South Africa every year.
90%
ends up in landfill an archaic,
unsustainable and harmful solution
35%
is organic waste that rots in
landfills producing methane gas.
“Environmentally, instead of
implementing a carbon tax on
companies exploiting our natural
resources, why not incentivise
companies with a positive net
balance on their income statement?
Rewarding companies for
sustainable business practices that
become tradable commodities.”
– Emile Fourie
OBJECTIVES
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable development goals provided by the UN are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for the people of our city and country.
The following are the goals we particularly resonate with.
WE ARE COMMITED!
Ywaste is fully committed to the following Sustainable Development.
SDG17 Partnerships for the goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
SDG1 No poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
SDG8 Decent work & economic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
SDG13 Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
SDG9 Industry innovation & infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
SDG11 Sustainable cities & communities
Make cities and human settlements.
SDG12 Responsible consumption & production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
WHATS HAPPENING
Recent news
TESTIMONIALS
We love hearing from our conscious consumers
Smart Waste Western Cape has worked with YWaste since 2019. We have found them to be consistently reliable, innovative and knowledgeable about organic waste. The service they provide is reasonably priced, so we would recommend them to anyone in need of organic waste service."
We are so glad we found Ywaste, as now you get compost from our coffee waste.
The quantity, quality, and pricing they offer us make Feed The Soil a wonderful success and we are very happy that Ywaste has been our composting partner since the program's inception. With over 13 tons of compost already generated and another 16 tons in production, I can proudly say that together we bring hope and growth to the farmers we work with.
In February 2011, Ywaste introduced us to the bokashi method and initiated the collection of our food waste. This was mainly in response to our previous waste disposal contractor informing us that they could no longer remove our wet food waste from our premises. Furthermore, the pig farmer could no longer collect food waste that contained protein or had come into contact with humans. The unpleasant odours in the waste room were also a concern, and the implementation of the bokashi process helped to mitigate this issue.
We are conscious disruptors of the waste management industry.
Get in touch
emile@ywaste.co.za
Headquarters
Ywaste Compost Plant, Our Farm -ERF 705-6 Vaarkensvlei Rd, Philippi, Cape Town, 7945