Transparent, accountable, and ethical governance ensuring every decision serves the community and advances our zero waste mission.

Board of Trustees

Strategic oversight, fiduciary responsibility, programme direction · Accountable to donors, government, and the public

Executive Committee

Operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation

Ethics & Compliance Officer

Code of conduct, risk management, independent oversight

M&E Unit

Independent monitoring, data collection, and impact evaluation

Programme Management

Day-to-day implementation, community coordination, and reporting

Community Advisory Councils

Grassroots feedback, resident representation, and co-design input

Monitoring and reporting commitment

We publish quarterly progress reports, annual impact assessments, and audited financial statements. All reports are available to registered partners and donors. We maintain open data principles — sharing aggregated impact data publicly to advance the broader zero waste movement in South Africa.

Critical success factors

Strong community participation
Effective multi-sector partnerships
Sustainable and diversified funding
Continuous environmental education
Innovation and technology adoption
Human behavioural change programmes
Enhanced separation at source
Zero illegal dumping enforcement