In a major boost for community-led sustainability, Regenize has relaunched its first five REACT (Recycling for the African Context) hubs across Cape Town, reinforcing its mission to make recycling accessible, inclusive, and impactful for underserved communities.
Each decentralised micro-hub is built to support up to 1,200 households, creating localised recycling infrastructure that not only benefits the environment but also generates income and empowers communities.
From Waste to Worth: A New Model for Recycling
Unlike traditional recycling systems, the REACT model prioritises community participation and economic empowerment.
Residents receive free doorstep recycling collection while local waste reclaimers are integrated into the formal economy. Every participant is rewarded with Remali, a digital currency that can be used to purchase essentials like airtime, data, and groceries.
“This is about more than just recycling, it’s about building a new kind of economy,” said Ashley Arendse, chief business officer at Regenize. “We’re bringing sustainability home to communities and showing that inclusive, circular economies are not only possible, they’re powerful.”
Relaunch Locations Across Cape Town
The five newly relaunched hubs are strategically located to enhance access and deepen environmental awareness in their respective areas:
- Bridgetown: Reable Centre, 152 Tarentaal Road
- Kewtown: Kewtown Primary School, Klapperbos Street
- Alicedale: Elizabeth Drive, Athlone
- Norma Road: Silvertown
- Rylands: 2 Carnie Road, Rylands Estate
Laying Groundwork for the Future
The relaunch is part of Regenize’s broader vision to scale the REACT model across South Africa. Looking ahead, the organisation plans to integrate electric vehicles into its collection processes, reducing emissions while increasing efficiency.
With a proven track record and strong community engagement, REACT is positioning itself as a blueprint for scalable, community-powered recycling across the continent.
Get Involved
Cape Town residents are encouraged to start separating their recyclables and connect with the hub nearest to them.
