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What started as a small-scale effort has evolved into an internationally-recognised model of urban regeneration and social empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770915806__ADL3608_66672.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Greater Tygerberg Partnership&#8217;s (GTP) Buy-Back Centre has been recognised by PETCO nationally and the International Downtown Association (IDA) internationally for its innovative approach to tackling waste management and joblessness simultaneously.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past year alone the initiative processed more than 113 000 kg of recyclables and created 23 jobs for previously homeless or unemployed individuals. Each receives daily stipends alongside access to training, life-skills development and addiction-recovery support through partners, including MES Cape Town and Green Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme formalises South Africa&#8217;s informal waste economy, where approximately 80% of post-consumer waste is processed by thousands of waste pickers who typically earn minimal returns for their efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-electric-vehicles-boost-efficiency\">Electric vehicles boost efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of South Africa&#8217;s first electric-waste collection vehicles in 2024 has further enhanced efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. 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