Madam Waste

Madam Waste Afrocentric in nature, multidisciplinary in character. The goal for Madam Waste is to develop decentralised and scalable projects ~ to move mountains tomorrow.

Madam Waste is an urban energy planning startup focused on implementing urban biogas and the circular economy. It has been operational for three years mainly executing renewable energy advisory and business development mandates ~ for the purpose of lifting stones today. Madam Waste adopts a consumer-centric and tailored approach for each project. Services offered span across urban planning, organic waste management and decentralised clean energy.

It’s Friday, the sun is out, events are loading and restaurants are busy cooking.We want your food waste! Not because we...
28/08/2026

It’s Friday, the sun is out, events are loading and restaurants are busy cooking.

We want your food waste! Not because we are being greedy with leftovers, but because access to clean organic material helps complete the circular story 💚.

When events, restaurants and caterers separate at source and enable food waste collection, they are not only diverting material from landfill. They are also supporting our Waste Valorisation Demo Site to showcase practical and real material, real processes and real learning.

That means more live demonstrations. More tangible experiences. More people seeing how food waste can move from “bin problem” to compost, biogas potential and circular value.

So yes, set the weekend vibe.
Feed your guests.
Then let the food waste feed the demo.

For Green Events support, separation at source, food waste collection and diversion tracking:
[email protected]

As we look forward to spring, be reminded that: separating materials at source is a small decision with layered impact.1...
20/08/2026

As we look forward to spring, be reminded that: separating materials at source is a small decision with layered impact.

1. Environmentally, it supports healthier soils through composting.
2. Socially, it means less debris in our communities.
3. Economically, it creates new materials, markets and livelihoods.

Separate with Purpose, because what we sort today can take root tomorrow.

For sure, this week’s cold front was a reminder that biogas is an easily accessible energy source!Cannot visualise it? T...
14/08/2026

For sure, this week’s cold front was a reminder that biogas is an easily accessible energy source!

Cannot visualise it? That is the motivation for Demonstration Sites. Sustainability makes sense when you can see it, smell it, ask questions about it and, importantly, feel its heat.

Sometimes, the best way to prepare for spring is to step outside, breathe a little, and see circularity in action 🍃.1. I...
05/08/2026

Sometimes, the best way to prepare for spring is to step outside, breathe a little, and see circularity in action 🍃.

1. It is good for the environment.
2. Good for society.
3. And, dare we say, good for well-being too.

Perfect for wellness and sustainability teams looking to reconnect, learn and prepare for spring with purpose.

Book a visit: [email protected]

Waste diversion cannot be solved by infrastructure alone. It needs people, partnerships and practical systems that work ...
29/07/2026

Waste diversion cannot be solved by infrastructure alone. It needs people, partnerships and practical systems that work on the ground.

Social enterprises have an important role to play in helping public and private sector organisations reduce waste, improve separation at source, create local livelihoods and keep valuable materials in circulation.

For municipalities, this can strengthen community-based diversion models. For businesses, it can support ESG goals, landfill diversion and more inclusive circular economy value chains.

We believe the future of waste management is not only technical, it is collaborative🍃.

Less landfill. More livelihoods.
Now that is a diversion worth taking.

Sometimes, all it takes is exposure 💡.When teams visit our Waste Valorisation Demo Site, they begin to see organic waste...
08/07/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is exposure 💡.

When teams visit our Waste Valorisation Demo Site, they begin to see organic waste differently; not as rubbish, but as a resource with value waiting to be unlocked.

From there, the conversation opens up:
* How can we separate better?
* Where are we losing value?
* Can this become compost, biogas, data, savings or impact?
* How do we align this with our sustainability goals?

That is the golden thread: see it, understand it, design around it, and turn it into value.

Book a site visit and let’s explore what organic waste could become in your organisation.

[email protected]
www.madamwaste.com

Organic material is one of the most beautiful and versatile waste streams we work with.It cuts across the value chain; f...
01/07/2026

Organic material is one of the most beautiful and versatile waste streams we work with.

It cuts across the value chain; from food systems, agriculture, retail, hospitality and events, to energy, composting, soil health, packaging, logistics and circular enterprise development.

For Madam Waste, this is why industry associations matter.

Through platforms such as SABIA, ORASA, CSA, ACEN, the Event Greening Forum and the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, we continue to see how organic material is being celebrated, showcased, researched, advocated for and transformed through innovation.

These platforms remind us that organic waste is not just “waste”. It is a resource stream with real potential to support climate action, circular economy solutions, job creation, enterprise development and more responsible production and consumption.

As Madam Waste, we are proud to be an 'intentional' member of these associations and to participate where we can... learning, sharing, contributing and supporting the conversations that move this sector forward.

To everyone who is curious about organic material, waste innovation and circularity: be part of the change, the learning and the conversations

ORASA Gauteng
Circular South Africa (CSA)
Event Greening Forum
ConsumerGoodsCouncilSA

There is so much value still waiting to be unlocked.

Youth Month: Empowering the Sustainability Leaders of TomorrowThis Youth Month, we celebrate the creativity, passion, an...
25/06/2026

Youth Month: Empowering the Sustainability Leaders of Tomorrow

This Youth Month, we celebrate the creativity, passion, and potential of young people to shape a more sustainable future.

At Madam Waste, we believe that today's youth are tomorrow's decision-makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and environmental champions. That's why we actively engage learners, students, and young professionals through:

- Circular Economy Education – helping young people understand how waste can be transformed into valuable resources.

- Composting Demonstrations – showing how organic waste can be diverted from landfill and returned to the soil as a valuable resource.

- Biogas Education – showcasing how food waste can be converted into renewable energy and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

- School Programmes and Site Visits – providing hands-on learning experiences that connect environmental concepts with real-world solutions.

By exposing young people to sustainable waste management practices, we are helping to build a generation that sees waste not as a problem, but as an opportunity for innovation, impact, and economic growth.

This Youth Month, let's continue investing in the knowledge, skills, and ideas that will help create a greener Africa for generations to come.

22/06/2026

What an incredible two days at Bio360 Africa 2026!

The Madam Waste team was proud to be part of the inaugural Africa event, engaging with industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are driving the future of the bioeconomy across the continent.

From insightful discussions on waste valorisation, biogas, circular economy solutions, and sustainable resource management, to meaningful networking opportunities and knowledge sharing, the event highlighted the immense potential that exists within Africa's organic waste streams.

As an organisation committed to transforming waste into value, we are excited to continue collaborating with partners across the public, private, and academic sectors to accelerate the transition towards a more circular and sustainable future.

A big thank you to the Bio360 Africa team, the Southern African Biogas Industry Association (SABIA), fellow exhibitors, speakers, and everyone who visited our stand and engaged with our work.

The conversation doesn't stop here; this is only the beginning.

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