Olivia is an accomplished senior executive with over two decades of progressive leadership experience across ESG strategy, corporate governance, strategic partnerships, and organisational development. Proven track record of designing and executing enterprise-wide strategy, building high-performing teams, and strengthening organisational culture and community impact. Over the past 5 years, ESG focus for
international reporting has been a strategic priority, supported by close partnership with GCX and independent Sustainability Project leads, alongside intensive internal ESG training to support business alignment. Complements a strong commercial and operational management foundation with specialist credentials in wellness and holistic practice, bringing a distinctive, people-centred approach to leadership.
Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo is the founder of Madam Waste, a 100% African femaleowned urban energy planning firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda. Dr Mutezo has over 15 years’ work experience underpinned by entrepreneurship, renewable energy, applied research and development, all with a keen focus on decentralising energy access in African cities using anaerobic digestion. She holds a B. Town and Regional Planning (University of Pretoria), an MPhil Energy Poverty and Development (University of Cape Town), Project Management Certificate (University of South Africa) and a DPhil in Urban Biogas and Circular Economy (University of the Witwatersrand).
Paul Jones is the Director of Lumec, an economic research company that provides services to support evidence-based decision making in green and circular economy projects. He holds an Master’s Degree in Economics from UKZN, which focussed on the viability of alternative waste technologies to divert organic municipal solid waste in South Africa. Starting his career in 2008 as a development economist, Paul has worked on diverse projects across South Africa. Over the past 18 years, he has gained expertise in cost-benefit analyses, socio-economic research, strategic planning, value chain analysis, and feasibility studies. Paul is particularly passionate about sustainability and combines his qualifications, experience, and his passion for the environment and people to provide a unique response to the developmental challenges that we face.
Carol Lovemore is the Founder and Director of Coffee & Compost, a Durban-based
environmental initiative dedicated to promoting soil sustainability, biodiversity, food security,
and regenerative living. Through her popular Coffee & Compost Sustainable Gardening and
Living Workshops, hosted from her home in Westville, Carol creates a welcoming space
where people gather to share knowledge, enjoy coffee, and learn practical ways to reduce
their environmental footprint while contributing to a healthier planet.
A passionate environmental advocate, Carol champions the belief that healthy soil is the
foundation of healthy communities and a healthy planet. Through Coffee & Compost, she
educates individuals, gardeners, schools, and community groups on food waste composting,
garden waste composting, vegetable gardening, and indigenous planting practices that enrich
soil health, support biodiversity, and strengthen local food systems. Her work encourages
collective environmental action and demonstrates how small, everyday choices can
contribute to ecological restoration and long-term sustainability.
Linus is a seasoned leader and environmentalist at heart and in practice. He holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering which focused on organic waste and energy solutions in emerging economies, and is completing an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability.
He is currently the Managing Director of a sustainability consultancy called Green Gap. Prior to that, for more than a decade, Linus has brought his expertise to Don't Waste, a waste minimisation company. In his various roles, Linus provided oversight in Sustainability, Software and Business Development; spearheading initiatives to enhance recycling practices, client reporting, and promoting sustainability awareness. Linus is also a director of the Zero Waste Foundation a non-profit organisation focused on waste minimisation, education and environmental conservation.
Linus has curated skills in sustainability strategy, waste minimisation, circular economy, supply chain management, carbon strategy, and net zero. To this end, he is Net Zero Accredited professionals with the Green Building Council of South Africa, and using his experience in waste minimisation and alternatives to landfill, Linus specialises in Net Zero Waste Certifications.
Oricol is one of the first and few South African companies to have achieved triple ISO certification.
Stringent audit programs ensure our standards are upheld to provide outstanding customer service, keep our employees safe and protect our environment. We service a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors. Our customised integrated on-site contract services provide the complete solution for waste management, enabling you to focus on your core business. From placing trained staff at your site to identify and manage waste streams to treating a wide range of waste streams at our own waste processing facilities.
Oricol is at the forefront of waste processing innovation. We develop original processes, machinery, and facilities to recover and recycle waste. Our sustainable waste-to-energy and upcycling processes minimise waste sent to landfills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a cleaner planet.
Contact Details:
Tel: DURBAN (087) 803 9870 | JOHANNESBURG (087) 803 9910 | GQEBERHA (087) 803 9960 |
CAPE TOWN 087 804 2515
Email: sales@oricoles.co.za
Website: www.oricoles.co.za
Green Gap Consulting was born in response to the growing need for specialised sustainability guidance in today’s ever-changing business world. We offer consultancy services in Waste Strategy, Carbon, Net Zero and Corporate Sustainability, along with client engagements and training. Our vision is to close the gap between businesses’ sustainability intentions and actions, allowing them to make a meaningful impact to achieve their goals. We aim to instil environmental stewardship by empowering businesses to take tangible actions and transition to net zero.
Contact Details:
Tel: (031) 309 9400
Email: info@greengapconsulting.com
Website: www.greengapconsulting.com
Coffee & Compost champions soil sustainability as the foundation for resilient, nourished communities, showing how healthy soil strengthens both people and the planet.
Contact Details:
Tel: (083) 677 6984
Email: carol@lovemorelodges.co.za
Jaryd is an entrepreneur and scientist dedicated to solving the pressing challenges of organic waste. With an MSc from Rhodes University and over a decade of experience designing and scaling organic waste solutions, he brings both technical depth and commercial insight to the sector. As a founder of the Cape Town Biogas plant—which processes 200 tons of organic waste daily—he has a firsthand understanding of the operational, regulatory, and market realities facing the industry. Jaryd is passionate about catalysing the full spectrum of organic waste solutions across the ecosystem, recognising that no single technology can address the challenge alone. Achieving this requires shaping the regulatory frameworks and fostering the industry collaboration needed to unlock investment, accelerate deployment, and build resilient resource cycles for South Africa.
South Africa's leading health retailer, Wellness Warehouse is your trusted provider of a wide range of carefully selected, high-quality supplements, health foods, natural beauty products, eco home solutions, and more. We believe in pure, natural goodness – plain and simple. We aim to honour people and planet in all that we do, and check the ingredients on each and every label so you don't have to. With 53 stores nationwide (and growing), including an online store, we believe that health is the truest form of wealth, and we're here to help create a better South Africa - one healthy choice at a time!
Contact Details:
Tel: (082) 858 0121
Email: olivia@wellnesswarehouse.com
Website: www.wellnesswarehouse.com