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Waterfall City News

ELLIPSE PIONEERS

RESIDENTIAL FOOD

WASTE RECYCLING

Ellipse Waterfall is the first

residential development to fully

support Waterfall City’s sustainable

waste management initiative.

A t Waterfall City, we care for people and the planet.

Caring is not just one of our cornerstones, it’s
part of our DNA, embodied through everything
that is being designed and built here.

Of course, the practical side of this speaks for itself. Our
landscape design incorporates indigenous, water-wise
plants, while alternative energy powers many of our
businesses and homes. In the CBD, there are 31 green-rated
buildings, and counting. Rainwater harvesting and backup
power deliver the business continuity that is essential when
dealing with load shedding and unforeseen outages. highlights the association’s ongoing commitment towards
environmentally responsible business practices. This is
And, even though many people are aware of these largely thanks to Ellipse Waterfall Estate Manager Branden
initiatives, which include Mall of Africa’s solar PV/diesel Lizemore and CEO Elizah Knipe from team Elgaru at
hybrid solution that saves more than 8,000 tonnes of carbon Waterfall,” says Ruan Spies, the Environmental Manager at
dioxide (CO 2) annually, it is in waste management that the Waterfall Management Company.
City has made significant strides in recent years.
How it works
Waterfall City implemented enhanced waste management Residents empty their rubbish into the bins provided in the
practices in November 2021 with the introduction of the dedicated waste and recycling area at Ellipse Waterfall. From
innovative Heron IVC (in-vessel composter) machine. This there, the bins go into a sorting area, where the recycling
recycling system can process up to 80 tonnes of food waste team from Vibing Gardens split the contents into seven
per month, helping to create nutrient-rich fertiliser used for categories: food, aluminium, plastic bottles, glass, high-
extensive landscaping in Waterfall City. density plastics such as milk containers, white paper, and
cardboard. The food waste goes into white bins, while the
Fresh momentum other waste goes to a separate sorting section where it is
While many estates within Waterfall City are involved in made up into parcels of plastic, glass, aluminium, etc. for
general recycling initiatives, the forward-thinking Residents’ easy collection.
Association of Ellipse Waterfall – the iconic high-rise
apartment development in the heart of Waterfall City’s However, it is not only the Ellipse residents who are
CBD and the recent winner of the Best Residential Property supporting this initiative. Olives & Plates, the relaxed fine
Development for 2023 at the SAPOA awards – is the first to dining restaurant in the Cassini Tower of the Ellipse Waterfall
join Waterfall City’s food waste recycling programme. development, has also been a keen contributor.

“Ellipse Waterfall is the first residential association to “Since the restaurant started supporting the food waste
join Waterfall City’s food waste management initiative. programme, the initiative has seen a significant amount of
Not only does this make good financial sense, but it also food waste turned into a valuable resource. We hope that

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