Dr Vashen Moodley completed a PhD in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry at UKZN in 2017. Since completing his PhD, he was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at UKZN, working on new electrode materials for water remediation. This allowed him to establish a collaborative partnership with a research team at MIT School of Chemical Engineering (2018 - 2020). This was followed by a Research position at DUT engaging in developing Biodegradable Hydrogels for SAP replacement in AHP materials.
He has been in his current position since May of 2022 as a Research Chemist and Senior Lab technician at DCLM, operated by Veolia laboratory division. This position entails the research-driven valorization of industrial and commercial waste streams. This entails finding suitable compliant alternatives to current waste streams and engaging with recycling partners. This also entails conducting studies for clients with regard to carbon emissions and water usage, as well as the implementation of reduction strategies. The other segment of the job entails maintaining and ensuring the integrity of the ISO 17025-certified laboratory onsite.
Sarah comes from a nursing background, having completed a BSc from the University of Cape Town with nursing experience in South Africa and the UK. She subsequently did an Honours in Nature Conservation at Stellenbosch University and Masters in Environmental Science at London University, also becoming a Green Star SA accredited professional with the Green Building Council of SA on her return to SA in 2008.
Sarah started working with award-winning UK based Bioregional Development Group whilst overseas and at the end of 2004 began working on the One Planet Communities initiative, then in its infancy. She moved to Durban to better fulfill this role and established the environmental NPO / PBO Bioregional South Africa in 2008, dedicated to developing practical solutions for sustainable living and furthering the use of the One Planet Living framework in this country. Her work varied to include delivery of One Planet workshops, stakeholder engagement, being part of consultancy teams and advisory panels, and management of projects that used the One Planet framework e.g. enterprise development work, refurbishment / new build projects. She has twice instigated volunteer programmes in her own neighbourhood on subjects that she is passionate about e.g. anti-plastic pollution, zero waste and educating the youth about sustainability. Sisonke Compost was born out of theurgent need to divert that 40% waste fraction that is organic waste and to promote the solidarity economy to decentralize compost making. This will support more local economy, food gardens, microenterprise development and build resilience in the face of climate change.
Charlotte Siebert is the Sales and Operations Director at Tightrope Integrated Services Group, where she leads the company’s initiatives in sustainable waste management. With a particular focus on organic waste landfill diversion, she champions the use of the Agama biodigester technology to convert organic waste into renewable energy and valuable by-products. In addition, Charlotte oversees high-volume organic waste disposals through accredited and licensed facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards. Her strategic leadership and commitment to sustainability have positioned Tightrope Integrated Services Group as a leader in eco-friendly waste management solutions, significantly reducing landfill impact and advancing the company's environmental stewardship.
Co2 Low is a non-profit organisation, situated on the north coast of KZN working in the areas of Rural Economoc Development, Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation - we do this by developing infrastructure and processes to divert food waste from landfill and converting them into resources that can be applied to sustainable food production.
Contact Details:
Anban Pillay
Tel (083) 786 5143
Email: anban@co2low.org
Cape Town Biogas is an organic waste processing facility. We utilise the leading anaerobic digestion technology to process 250 tonnes per day of organic waste into resources.
Contact Details:
Jaryd Ridgeway
Cell: (071) 613 4072
Email Address: jaryd@capetownbiogas.com
Website Address: www.capetownbiogas.com
Tightrope Integrated Services Group was founded in 2022 with a vision to revolutionize waste management in the Western Cape. We are proud to have grown into a leading integrated waste management company in the region, offering a wide range of services to various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, and public institutions.
At Tightrope Integrated Services Group, we are dedicated to organic waste management solutions that promote sustainability. One of our flagship offerings is the Agama Biodigester, a cutting-edge technology for organic waste processing.
Join us in building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Western Cape. Contact Tightrope Integrated Services Group today for integrated waste management solutions, including the Agama Biodigester, and make a positive impact on the environment.
Contact Details:
Tel: 073 525 2938 / 082 280 0965
Email: charlotte@tightrope.co.za / andre@tightrope.co.za
Website: www.tightrope.co.za
Cobus is a black soldier fly mass rearing technologist and innovator who is obsessed with developing a modular, industrial BSF production system that will be profitable and rapidly deployable to any place in the world where insect bioconversion is needed. He previously worked as Chief Technology Officer at AgriProtein and founded Nutrisek in 2021 to make this dream a reality.
Cobus is the Chairman of SAMIRO (South African Mass Insect Rearing Organization).
Getting rid of garden refuse can be quite a headache. At Drum Express, we take the stress out of this situation by offering you straightforward ad hassle-free, weekly garden refuse removal services in Durban and surroundings including PMB.
We deliver one or more large 210lt drums to your home (the contents of 5-6 black bags fit into one drum). The drum(s) can be placed inside or outside your property. You fill the drum(s) with your garden refuse , no need for plastic bags. We empty the drum(s) once EVERY WEEK. We also offer the following value-added services:
- Tree Felling, Cut backs, site clearing, Stump grinding
- Once off bulk garden refuse removal (Saturday’s)
Contact Details:
Diane Byerley
Tel: (031) 309 5404
Cell: (083) 787 4506
Email: diane@drumexpress.co.za
Website: www.drumexpress.co.za
Eco Care believes in finding creative and sustainable ways to deal with the waste
disposal challenge. We design integrated waste management
plans that focus on circular solutions for waste separation and alternative disposal at
the source. Our goal is to divert waste material from overburdened landfill sites in communities,
leading to a significant reduction of waste volumes and carbon emissions.
We design our waste management services based on the circular economy principles of
renewability, recycling, reuse, repurpose, and recovery. These principles aim to address environmental
issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution.
Contact Details:
Tel: (081) 302 8390
Email: info@ecocare.africa
Website: www.ecocare.africa
