Our Mandate



USE-IT has been established as a non-profit organisation to research and develop waste beneficiation technologies with the aim of diverting waste from landfill and creating jobs in the green economy. Our primary funding and mandate is in the eThekwini area in association with the Economic Development Unit.

USE-IT is a special purpose vehicle, designed to act as a cluster for the waste materials recovery industry in eThekwini Municipality. In terms of Governance USE-IT is overseen by a board of directors made up of members from a diverse range of backgrounds in the waste material recovery, business and environmental management backgrounds.

Vision & Strategy


Our Vision

USE-IT is the leading authority on driving economic opportunities in waste diversion and beneficiation to support the circular economy.

Our Strategy

Developing partnerships to grow and succeed within the green economy.

Our Strategy


Our Goals


EMPOWERING PEOPLE


Skills development Incubation

DO WHAT IS RIGHT


Transparent, credible represent

GROUND TRUTH SOLUTIONS


Provide solutions based on the real life scenarios

LEARN
AND COLLABORATE


Effective learning strategies and collaboration

Board Members


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PAULOS NGCOBO

Chairman




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BELINDA PUTTERILL

Managing Director



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ADRIENNE BROWN

Finance




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PORTIO DLAMINI

Director




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DEVON DE SOUSA

Legal
& HR


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GERALD CHOTU

Circular Economy Sustainability


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HEIDI
COX

Textile Sustainability


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ANUKA BROWN

Flexing Packaging Sustainability