AIM#1 : To address climate change & poverty, while simultaneously producing food & energy through
Zero -Waste Systems
- To achieve the energy component of sustainable crop intensification through the ecosystem approach.
- To maximize synergies between crops, livestock, fish production & sources of renewable energy.
- To promote & protect micro climate establishment & biodiversity within the food chain processes.
- To educate & equip emerging farmers with the skills necessary to increase production capacity and marketability of produce.
- To provide agro-industrial technology such as gasification & anaerobic digestion, for the maximum utilization of all by-products and encouraging the recycling and economic utilization of residues.
- Providing solutions for the dire need of improved access to nutrition in disadvantaged communities.
- A better understanding of how localized ecosystems can abundantly provide our food & energy requirements from natural waste processes.
- The ongoing support & mentoring of emerging farmers, encouraging a people friendly, climate friendly, sustainable agricultural best practice.
- Achieving this through the implementation of zero waste systems & appropriate bio-technologies, for intensive organic crop production.
- FARMING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NATURE.
Through the up-scaling of waste re-use and recycling we can clean water, grow food & fodder, produce soil, plant trees and access renewable energy sources. In the absence of oxygen the process of decomposition of natural waste through Anaerobic Digesters, replicates many aspects of the cows digestive system. AD taps the embedded potential in organic waste streams producing valuable bio- fertilisers and a consistent source of renewable energy.
W.A.S.T.E, a not for profit company, founded in 2019 by Maryna Booysen, to address climate change from the ground up with an agro-ecological approach. Focusing on Youth and Education with Heritage Seed Banks, Training and Mentoring, Tree Nurseries, Biodiversity Protection, Food & Energy Production and Zero Waste Management Protocols.
- Waste to Water - Algalculture
- Waste to Agriculture - Crop Production
- Waste to Soil - Compost Production, Vermiculture and Land Rehabilitation
- Waste to Trees - Reforestation, Biodiversity & Micro-climate establishment
- Waste to Energy - Biomass to Biogas
By exploring the inherent technologies embedded within biological processes one can close the loop, or make whole the cycles of interface, between the human world and the natural world, as it is precisely at this juncture of processes, that we lose energy and nutrients if we are not utilising all of our waste streams to their maximum potential. - i.c.e.
The Crew
Thembi Ndlovu (Director)
SOCIAL FACILITATION & EVENTS MANAGER
Public Relations Practitioner (completing degree) and Events Manager with 5 years of combined experience.
Thembi is an ambitious young man who has worked in multiple industries and has always had the mindset to learn not to earn, which is what led him to start an events hosting company in Fishoek, Cape Town. He takes part in various industries, such as Film, Marketing and Maritime (NSRI crew member).
Having known and tasted poverty, he aims to reduce, if not eradicate it by being part of forming structures such as I.C.E and W.A.S.T.E that create employment and great rewards for communities where these initiatives are established.
Thembi, exoerienced electricity for the first time when he was 7 years old, which grew into a great interest for renewable energy which inspired him to be part of this golden team and make his vision come true in a sustainable manner.
Siphokazi Vuso
JOURNALISM & MEDIA OUTREACH MANAGER
While studying for her Diploma in Journalism, Shipokaszi worked for various publications in the Eastern Cape, focusing on local news and events.
Currently, Chief Entertainment Officer and Tour Guide for Once, Cape Town, Siphokazi is also working as a writer for Kwhela, a sustainable project that helps young woman climb out of poverty by placing them in jobs in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Using her experience in media & tourism, to raise awareness on environment and social issues, Siphokazi, would like to build eco-tourism and volunteerism into grass root projects that require assistance and business opportunity development.
Aspiring to assist through skills transfer and her experience in the media to bring about change socially and environmentally.
Matthew Bloemetjie
TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER & NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
Having a innate understanding about the inner and outer workings of the body and brain and how best to optimise their functioning. Matthew wishes to teach and share with others, his experiences of the many plants he uses in his work, and how, where our food comes from, effects the body.
Matthew has reached the realisation that the best way to increase our awareness of how to live a healthy lifestyle is by growing ones own food and getting directly connected to the Earth.
DREAM TEAM ADMIN SUPPORT GENIUS
Keagan Rutters
CUSTOMER SERVICE IN ECO-TOURISM
Working in the Tourism & Hospitality Industry, Keagan is a peoples' person and a firm lover of Nature. Combining her skills to assist with customer service, communication and administration has brought her to the understanding of how our behavior impacts the very eco-systems that provide major services for these, and many other industries.
Keagan is honored to play a role in positive change, giving back to the Earth and taking a stand against further destruction on our Planet. She will be providing information & support services for our project volunteers.
