Transitioning towards a circular bioeconomy in South Africa: Who are the key players?

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2022

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Academy of Science of South Africa

Abstract

The transition towards a circular economy is becoming a priority in many countries globally. However, the circular bioeconomy has received relatively less attention. In South Africa, the valorisation of organic waste is a priority area as demonstrated by national goals to divert organic waste from landfill. To support the growth of the organic waste value chain it is important to gain an understanding of the different value chain actors and their activities. Through a series of semi-structured interviews across the industry, this paper unpacks the organic waste value chain including the roles of different actors and the interlinkages amongst them. Interviewed actors were those involved in the waste treatment sector, including consultants, composters and technology providers and installers.

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Circular bioeconomy, Organic waste, Waste economy, South Africa

Citation

Chitaka, T. Y., & Schenck, C. (2022). Transitioning towards a circular bioeconomy in South Africa: Who are the key players?. South African Journal of Science, 118, 12465. 10.17159/sajs.2022/12465