Regenize

Regenize is a South African climate-tech and social enterprise building inclusive, decentralised recycling ecosystems that empower communities, create dignified work, and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. We make recycling accessible and rewarding in low- to middle-income communities through innovative, community-rooted solutions: REACT - Decentralised Recycling Hubs Decentralised recycling community hubs that provide free household recycling collections, operated in partnership with trained informal waste reclaimers. Remali - Recycling Rewards Currency A virtual currency that rewards residents for recycling and can be redeemed for essentials like groceries, transport, airtime and electricity. Zero Waste Spaza (ZWS) A network of refill and reuse micro-retailers helping households reduce packaging waste and save money. Across all our solutions, we combine technology, behavioural insights and community partnerships to drive environmental impact at scale. Each hub creates local employment, boosts recycling participation and reduces carbon emissions through fossil-fuel-free operations and transparent material tracking. Our mission: To build an accessible, community-led and regenerative waste ecosystem that enables people and the planet to thrive. Our vision: To become Africa’s leading circular economy platform - transforming how waste is collected, processed and valued.