Two Events. One Shared Purpose.
Joining together around a shared ambition: to move South Africa’s circular economy from conversation to meaningful action.
12 OCT | DAY 1
Day 1 brings the policy, regulatory and industry perspective, with a focus on Extended Producer Responsibility and the systems needed to strengthen e-waste management.
Day 2 takes the conversation beyond policy into practice, exploring real-world circular economy solutions that create jobs, support entrepreneurship and strengthen local economies.
Hosted by ERA NPC, Day 1 focuses on EPR policy, regulation, implementation and advancement. Members and industry stakeholders will review progress, tackle key challenges and explore opportunities to strengthen South Africa’s circular economy.
DAY 2 | 13 OCT
Co-hosted with TheRockGroup, ERA NPC and the Embassy of Finland, Day 2 showcases circular solutions across food, water, waste, enterprise development, repair, innovation and investment. Participants explore how circular systems can create economic, social and environmental value.
What's On
Session Block 1
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Discover how people, resources and businesses can work together to create connected, resilient systems. Includes interactive systems mapping and problem-solving experiences.
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Explore how water challenges can unlock innovation, new business opportunities and local economic value.
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Working with NOSH NPC and the Demo Kitchen at Makers Landing, this interactive challenge transforms surplus food into catering for the event itself. Participants experience firsthand how food that might otherwise be discarded can be redirected into valuable, nutritious meals while exploring practical solutions to food loss and waste across the value chain.
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Learn how waste streams can be transformed into jobs, businesses and opportunities through circular approaches.
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Connect with investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders exploring scalable and investable circular business models.
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Discover how repair, refurbishment, reuse and recycling can create economic value while expanding digital access.
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Measuring What Matters
Exploring the critical role of data, reporting and target-setting in building a transparent, accountable and effective EPR system.
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Reclaimers, Municipalities & Infrastructure
Focusing on the partnerships, infrastructure and inclusive approaches needed to connect municipalities, informal reclaimers, producers and service providers within the EPR system.
Session Block 3
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Explore collaborative approaches to building a more resilient and sustainable clothing and textiles sector.
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Experience circularity firsthand through interactive repair, mending, making, and e-waste demonstrations. Participants can explore how products and materials are repaired, refurbished, reused, or responsibly recycled, while learning practical skills that keep valuable resources in circulation. These hands-on activities showcase how extending product life creates environmental, social, and economic value.
Session Block 2
12 OCT DAY 1
Session Block 1
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The Numbers Behind EPR Fees, Members & Waste
A discussion on producer responsibility, free riders, compliance, enforcement and the data needed to establish a credible national placed-on-market baseline.
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Explore how water challenges can unlock innovation, new business opportunities and local economic value.
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Working with NOSH NPC and the Demo Kitchen at Makers Landing, this interactive challenge transforms surplus food into catering for the event itself. Participants experience firsthand how food that might otherwise be discarded can be redirected into valuable, nutritious meals while exploring practical solutions to food loss and waste across the value chain.
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DAY 2 13 OCT
Session Block 2
Get Your Ticket
Your ticket gives you access to the full conference day, including plenary sessions, networking, refreshments and the expo.
Simply select your preferred breakout sessions below. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hosted by ERA NPC, Day 1 focuses on EPR, policy, regulation, implementation and advancement. Members and industry stakeholders will review progress, tackle key challenges and explore opportunities to strengthen South Africa's circular economy.
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