KLIPRIVIERSBERG – The tyre industry has led the way towards developing a successful and sustainable circular economy in South Africa.
A little over a year ago, REDISA was established to take responsibility for the recovery, recycling and processing of waste tyres in South Africa – with a focus on the reduce and reuse principals.
Though the REDISA model, tyre manufacturers and importers are taking responsibility for their waste without losing sight of focusing on their core business; unemployed people are finding gainful employment, SMMEs are being developed and supported by the REDISA Plan, and the environmental disaster that waste tyres represent is being economically and effectively addressed.
Director at Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA), Stacey Davidson, will be the July speaker at the Green Business Platform meeting on July 3.
Davidson supports South African communities and the economic empowerment of the previously disadvantaged. She has volunteered at community based organisations such as NICRO, CAFDA and Triple Trust Organisation.
During her career of 23 years and as volunteer and political activist during the 1980s, she developed a network of political and business associations, which allowed her to focus on her passion of socio-economic development through environmental remediation.
Stacey’s current role allows her to pursue this passion, overseeing the roll-out of the development of the new tyre recycling industry. This enables her to focus on developing entrepreneurs and SMMEs within the industry by providing the training, support and education required to develop a successful business.
Make sure to attend the Green Business Platform meeting at Thaba Eco Hotel on Impala Road at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve at 07:30 for 08:00.
The entrance fee is R50 per person payable at the entrance and includes finger snacks.
RSVP at the SOJO office or call 011 493 7880 or send email to info@sojo.co.za or send a fax to 011 493 1702.
