Valorising waste into resilient systems

Research at the intersection of water, waste, circular bio-economy and black soldier fly larvae

  • Close-up of toasted sesame seeds being processed or ground, with a textured surface and a dark machine or tool at the top.

    Black Soldier Fly Larvae & waste valorisation

  • Computer monitor displaying stock market charts with line graphs and trading data.

    System-wide Modelling

  • Aerial view of a circular water treatment tank with a central platform, surrounded by a walkway and buildings, with some trees and roads visible around it.

    INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT

Partnerships & Collaborations

  • University of Cape Town emblem featuring a black shield with a white and blue design, a lamp, an anchor, a book open with 'SPE BONA' written, surrounded by the university's name in a circular blue font.

    Water research group UCT

  • Logo of the University of Dodoma featuring the acronym UDOM inside an open book, with the university name around the circle, and the phrase 'Embracing Knowledge' at the bottom.

    University of Dodoma

  • Logo for The Circular Way Philafeed, featuring a stylized geometric design and text on a brown background.

    Philafeed

  • A black and white line drawing of a smiling mouth with visible teeth.

    genbiosol

  • An abandoned, dilapidated building with rusted railings and graffiti on the walls, featuring a narrow wooden walkway over what seems to be water or mold.

    Local Abattoirs

“High-strength organic waste is not the problem, how we design systems around it is”