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SDG 12: RESPONSIBLE
CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Campus recycling is an important aspect of UCT’s sustainability strategy. The
institution uses a two-stream waste policy. Bins are sorted and identified for
recyclable dry waste and non-recyclable wet waste. Organic waste from the
student housing facilities goes to a fly farm (the maggots serve as food for the
fish-farming industry) or to a pig farm, depending on demand. Garden waste is
composted on site and used in the campus gardens.
Khusela Ikamva: Integrated
food–water–energy system
This project, launched in 2022, seeks to develop a
campus-wide, integrated food–water–energy system
based on the anaerobic digestion of organic waste with
concomitant technologies to produce valuable products.
This work is led by the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering
Research (CEBER).
Using this approach, UCT can produce renewable energy
(biogas), fit-for-purpose water, and fertilisers. These
products can then be used to support existing systems
through the provision of energy to kitchens, and the
supply of clean water and fertiliser to maintain UCT
grounds.
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In 2022, UCT had the
following breakdown of
waste.
Waste to landfill:
1 134 tons
Waste recycled:
(16.7% of total)
136 tons
Organic waste:
189 tons
