Name: Mahlatse Mamaila
Business: INO Biodiesel
Founded by Mahlatse Mamaila, the Pretoria-based start-up collects waste cooking oil from various locations and converts it into biodiesel, a renewable substitute for petroleum diesel.
Mamaila's inspiration to start the business came during the hard lockdown in 2020, when she read an article about the benefits of recycling waste cooking oil.
Mamaila's inspiration to start the business came during the hard lockdown in 2020, when she read an article about the benefits of recycling waste cooking oil.
With many people facing unemployment and failing businesses, she saw an opportunity to contribute to job creation while also addressing environmental issues.
Partnering with women and youth in rural communities across Limpopo, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga, Mamaila not only collects waste cooking oil but also prevents it from flowing into rivers, ensuring that communities have access to clean water.
Partnering with women and youth in rural communities across Limpopo, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga, Mamaila not only collects waste cooking oil but also prevents it from flowing into rivers, ensuring that communities have access to clean water.
This initiative not only promotes sustainability but also empowers local communities.
Despite South Africa's relatively limited progress in the green economy compared to developed countries, entrepreneurs like Mamaila are leading the way towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Despite South Africa's relatively limited progress in the green economy compared to developed countries, entrepreneurs like Mamaila are leading the way towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
The green economy is characterized by economic activities that focus on producing, distributing, and consuming environmentally friendly goods and services, ultimately leading to long-term well-being without compromising the environment for future generations.
Since registering her business in 2021, Mamaila has sought assistance from The Innovation Hub to help launch and grow her business.
Since registering her business in 2021, Mamaila has sought assistance from The Innovation Hub to help launch and grow her business.
Her accounting background may not have initially prepared her for the biofuel industry, but her determination and passion for job creation and environmental sustainability have driven her success.
INO Biodiesel's work not only contributes to reducing waste and carbon emissions but also highlights the potential for entrepreneurship in the green economy.
INO Biodiesel's work not only contributes to reducing waste and carbon emissions but also highlights the potential for entrepreneurship in the green economy.
By transforming waste into a valuable resource, Mamaila is demonstrating that sustainable business practices can have a positive impact on both the environment and society.
As South Africa continues to navigate its path towards a greener future, start-ups like INO Biodiesel serve as inspiring examples of how individuals can make a tangible difference in the country's green economy.
As South Africa continues to navigate its path towards a greener future, start-ups like INO Biodiesel serve as inspiring examples of how individuals can make a tangible difference in the country's green economy.
Through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, entrepreneurs like Mamaila are paving the way for a cleaner and more prosperous future for all.
