Our impact

Every kilogram diverted from landfill is a victory for people and planet. Here is how we measure, track, and demonstrate our progress.

30%
Annual landfill reduction target
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Illegal dumping sites goal
2035
Zero waste to landfill milestone
2050
Net zero waste — Africa first
Waste diversion trajectory
Projected tonnes 2025–2035
Diverted from landfill
Landfill bound
Waste stream composition
Community waste profile by material type
Organics 38%
Plastic 22%
Paper 18%
Glass 12%
Other 10%
Green jobs by programme area
Employment generated across programme verticals
Hub operations 45%
Community education 25%
Collection & logistics 20%
Tech & monitoring 10%

UN Sustainable Development Goals we advance

SDG 11
Sustainable cities
SDG 12
Responsible consumption
SDG 13
Climate action
SDG 6
Clean water
SDG 8
Decent work
SDG 15
Life on land

Transformation milestones

Now

Community mobilisation

Household separation at source launched, greenkasi hubs established, illegal dumping sites cleared, community advisory councils formed.

2030

30% annual reduction achieved

Green jobs ecosystem established, digital tracking operational, zero illegal dumping in all active communities.

2035

Zero waste to landfill milestone

First township in South Africa to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill status. Model packaged for national replication.

2050

Net zero waste — a model for Africa

Full Net Zero Waste achieved. Adopt A Community's approach becomes a replicable blueprint for townships across the continent.

Financial transparency

Income 2024–2025

Corporate partnerships
R 3,200,000
Individual donations
R 680,000
Government grants
R 1,500,000
In-kind contributions
R 420,000
Total income
R 5,800,000

Expenditure 2024–2025

Programme delivery
R 3,480,000
Community operations
R 1,160,000
Administration
R 580,000
Monitoring & evaluation
R 290,000
Total expenditure
R 5,510,000

60% of all expenditure goes directly to programme delivery and community operations. Audited financial statements are available to all registered partners and donors upon request. Adopt A Community is committed to a 75% programme spend ratio by 2027.