Demonstration projects

No.

Grant project title

PI

Institution

Status

64 Implementation of automated refill stations in the sale of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in low-income environments G Mans CSIR Completed
65 The Campus: A One Hectare Circular Farm & Learning Hub M Swilling Stellenbosch University Current
66 Field Demonstration of Biodegradable Mulch Films in South Africa V Ojijo CSIR Completed
67 On-site, industrial demonstration of ethanol production from paper sludge waste E van Rensburg CSIR Completed
68 Green Bricks: Interlocking Blocks from Recovered Construction and Demolition Waste and Glass A Muswema CSIR Current
69 nonCrete – certification and demonstration of a modular zero-carbon roof and flooring system C van Reenen CSIR Current
70 Low-fouling NiCMeRTM Ultrafiltration Membrane for water reclamation K Sikhwivhilu Mintek Current
71 Textile-to-textile recycling using SMME scaled needle felting technology S Patnaik CPUT Completed
79 Circular Mass Timber Building System C van der Hoven UP Ongoing
80 Demonstrating Scalable Circularity in Lithium-Ion Battery Recovery and Second Life Repurposing J Petersen UCT Ongoing
81 Pothole repairs with plastic waste modified asphalt as a Circular Economy solution R Mokoena CSIR Ongoing
82 Recycling of 3D printing scrap to produce suitable AM metal powder feedstock D Mkhonto Mintek Ongoing
83 Repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing procedures for worn-out high-value industrial cast iron components B Masina CSIR Ongoing
90 Replacement of fossil-derived carbon black with bio-based biochar as a sustainable and functional additive for fabrication of coated textiles J Andrew CSIR Ongoing

The South African government recognises the circular economy as a driver of economic growth and modern re-industrialisation. Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

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