How to make a difference with Upcycle

Training That Transforms Waste into Opportunity

At Upcycle, we empower communities and organizations to turn waste into income through practical, hands-on training. Our programs are designed to build sustainable businesses, not just skills.

We work with corporates, NGOs, and communities to help reduce landfill waste while creating meaningful revenue opportunities. Every course is a step toward environmental impact and economic upliftment.

Explore our training formats: 👉 Formal Courses | Creative Teambuilding | Upcycling Workshops | Learner Programs

Why Choose Upcycle Training?

  • Tailor-Made for Impact
    We customize training programs to meet your sustainability goals and create real outcomes—from community upliftment to green product innovation.

Whether you’re running a CSI initiative or building skills within your own team, we offer structured training courses and creative teambuilding experiences to suit your goals.

  • Built for Corporate Partnerships
    Our training aligns with your CSI and ESG strategies. We even turn your company’s waste into branded upcycled gifts—talk about impact marketing!
  • Entrepreneurial Focus
    Our formal courses go beyond basic upskilling. They develop design thinking, problem-solving, creativity, marketing, and business planning. The goal? Capable entrepreneurs, not just crafters.
  • Lifelong Learning & Growth
    Our approach nurtures motivation, purpose, and the confidence to keep learning, growing, and succeeding long after training ends. This is especially powerful in our work readnisess opportunities for youth on learnerships
  • Ongoing Support
    We provide mentorship, promotion, and continued engagement to help participants thrive in the green economy. Our hands-on workshops are a great way to get started!

Training That Supports a Greener, Fairer South Africa

We believe in:

  • Capacity development – Building skills that lead to real, lasting change.
  • Economic empowerment – Helping people create viable businesses from waste.
  • Community resilience – Strengthening local economies while protecting the environment.

From youth to the elderly, from unemployed individuals to people with disabilities, our inclusive learner programs offer meaningful skills and income potential for all.

The Business Case for Upcycle Training

The upcycling industry offers enormous potential—especially for underserved communities. With global demand for handmade and eco-friendly goods on the rise, investing in upcycle training courses makes business sense.

It’s a win-win:

  • Reduce your environmental footprint.
  • Support community upliftment.
  • Meet your sustainability goals.
  • Get meaningful ROI through social impact and brand credibility.

Let’s work together to turn trash into treasure—and sustainability into success.
Explore all our offerings:
🔗 Courses | Teambuildings | Workshops | Learners

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