AfricoLink
Making Jewellery using electronic waste from landfill. AfricoLink was established in 2017.
Practical, community-based circular economy initiatives that diverts waste from landfill, create local jobs and support enterprise development.
USE-IT’s projects operate across the waste value chain from collection and beneficiation to skills development, enterprise incubation and market access. Each initiative is designed to deliver measurable environmental and socio- economic outcomes while supporting inclusive local growth.
USE-IT works with corporates, funders and public sector partners tp scale community-based projects that deliver measurable, environmental and socio-economic returns.
Open for operations since 2022.
Multiple Enterprise incubators housed on site.
Multiple waste types processed through pioneering solutiions
The Centre has greatly advanced landfill diversion and local job creation, combining materials processing with hands-on training and enterprise support. It stands as a model of innovation, collaboration and circular economy practise in action.
Jobs created for local youth and waste pickers
Future nursery planned for seedlings & local supply chain
Markets established for sale of waste materials
Faith and Hope Recycling diverts local recyclable waste into the circular economy, creating livelihoods and supporting households. It demonstrates how community-driven recycling hubs can transform township economies.
Jobs created for Local informal reclaimers
Future training facilities planned and incubation hub for new enterprise development.
Markets established for sale of waste materials
The Connaught Bridge Buy-Back Centre has created meaningful live hood opportunities for 25 reclaimers enrolled in the Sustainable Employment Fund(SEF) programme. Through structured work, training, and income support, participants have transitioned from informal street picking to safer, more reliable livelihoods.
Funds injected
Target supported across 4 sites
Tons diverted from landfill
The Good Economy project integrates waste pickers into the circular economy by formalising their work, improving safety, and creating dignified livelihoods. It builds township-level recycling infrastructure, provides training and digital traceability, and links reclaimers to producer responsibility schemes—turning waste into income streams while advancing social equity and climate benefits.
Jobs Created
Waste Managed
Organics Compost
The SEF, under the new Green Learn 2 Earn(GL2E) program addresses unemployment and environmental degradation. By diverting waste from landfills, the SEF not only foster cleaner communities but also provides sustainable employment opportunities.
People Trained
Courses Offered
Females and Youth
USE-IT delivers training and skills development through its Green Learn-to-Earn pipeline, equipping youth and women with practical, accredited competencies in recycling, beneficiation, and enterprise creation. Programmes blend technical skills, workplace readiness, and digital literacy, enabling participants to access jobs, launch SMMEs, and actively contribute to sustainable township circular economies.
Making Jewellery using electronic waste from landfill. AfricoLink was established in 2017.
Turning waste into opportunity. USE-IT Waste Beneficiation drives real jobs, green innovation, and a circular economy for eThekwini, where nothing goes to waste, and everything has value.
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