Turning Trash into Treasure: Our Impact Story

South African households are responsible for wasting roughly 30% of the food they purchase each year, contributing significantly to the overall waste. 

In South Africa, food waste significantly contributes to landfill burdens, with approximately one-third of all food produced—around 10 million tonnes annually—not being consumed and ending up in landfills. This substantial volume of organic waste in landfills leads to the production of methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas, exacerbating environmental concerns. 

- WWF South Africa

The waste of food also results in the unnecessary consumption of valuable resources such as water, land, and energy, putting further strain on the country’s already limited natural resources. Moreover, overburdened landfills create inefficiencies in waste management systems, highlighting the urgent need for more sustainable practices.