The 2024 KZN Waste Management Awards, hosted by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), honoured organizations at the forefront of environmental stewardship. These awards are more than accolades – they highlight the critical role businesses play in reducing environmental impact, fostering a circular economy, and advancing sustainability.

At Interwaste, we are proud to collaborate with visionary clients who have made sustainability a core part of their operations. Their achievements showcase the transformative power of integrated waste management, where innovation meets impact to drive tangible change for both businesses and the planet.

A celebration of excellence

This year’s winners are paving the way for a more sustainable future through groundbreaking initiatives in cleaner production, waste minimization, and resource efficiency. Their collective commitment is a testament to the possibility of aligning profitability with environmental stewardship.

From reducing water usage to enhancing recyclability, these organizations demonstrate that sustainability is not just a goal – it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and inspire across industries.

Our Clients, Leading the Way

We are especially proud of our clients whose achievements highlight the potential of collaboration in driving sustainable change:

Freys Food Brands

Awards:

• 5 Star Gold Certificate
• Winner of the Large Manufacturing Category Trophy
• Individual Trophy: Carmen Haripursad

Impact:
Freys implemented significant resource efficiency measures, achieving:

• A 30% reduction in water usage through enhanced monitoring.
• Diverting 60% of waste from landfill through innovative repurposing, such as using boiler ash for bricks.
• Eliminating shrink-wrapping and transitioning to fully recyclable packaging to support the circular economy.

Cipla Medpro Manufacturing

Awards:

• 5 Star Gold Certificate
• Winner of the Small Manufacturing Category Trophy

Impact:
Cipla’s integrated waste management initiatives, as a first-time entrant, included:

• Paperless systems and digital visitor management tools.
• Optimized packaging processes to reduce waste.
• Installation of solar energy systems for renewable power.
• Raw material substitutions, such as replacing alcohol with water to reduce toxicity.
• Projects to support waste pickers and pilot programs for inhaler reuse.

Sika SA

Award:

4 Star Gold Certificate

Impact:
Sika SA, also a first-time entrant, has seamlessly integrated waste management practices into its operations, achieving:

• Effluent treatment for reuse in production.
• Replacement of materials with greener alternatives.
• Diverting cement waste from landfill to create bricks for RDP housing projects.

Clover KZN CDC

Award:

3 Star Gold Certificate

Impact:
Clover demonstrated leadership in waste minimization through:

• Optimizing distribution routes to reduce fuel use.
• Transitioning to paperless operations.
• Implementing energy-efficient systems, such as gas-powered forklifts.

A testament to collaboration and innovation

While we proudly celebrate our clients, we also commend all other winners and participants for their inspiring contributions:

• Netcare The Bay Hospital: Best New Entrant Trophy
• Constantia Flexibles: Innovation & EPR Trophy
• Conlog: Cleaner Production Trophy
• ActiChem: Team Trophy – Service
• Toyota Boshoku South Africa and Toyota South Africa Motors: Team Trophy – Manufacturing

The KZN Waste Management Awards are a reminder that serving land and life goes beyond individual achievements. They represent a broader movement to embed sustainability at the heart of business practices. Interwaste remains committed to partnering with organizations to help them lead this charge, transforming challenges into opportunities for a greener tomorrow.

We congratulate all the winners and participants and remain committed to partnering with organizations to help them lead the charge in building a sustainable tomorrow. Together, we are not just serving businesses but truly serving land and life.