1. Business Opportunity Workshop Wednesday 09 th Sept 2015 ISP National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) has initiated a new programme called Gauteng Industrial Symbiosis Programme (GISP). The intention of the programme is to explore new opportunities and implement innovative technologies to unlock the potential of underutilised resources. The GISP Business Opportunity Workshop is an opportunity for companies with underutilised resources to exchange resources within companies, industries, research and development agencies and local universities that will utilise them as in put materials. Resources may include; energy, water, waste, logistics and expertise. NCPC-SA in collaboration with Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality will host the third GISP workshop, on the 09 th September 2015, at Emperors Palace Workshop benefits: Waste to landfill diversion, Water savings Cost savings, Energy savings, CER reduction On 09 th September 2015, the GISP team will facilitate an interactive session that will allow participants to exchange details of resources that a company has (have) on-site or resources that a company wants (want). The workshop will enable participants to realise the following benefits :  Save money on raw materials  Explore new innovations for wasted resources  Generate new business opportunities  Reduce a company’s carbon foot print  Improve a company’s environmental performance G

2. In collaboration with About the Project GISP has been initiated and is being delivered by the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) which is housed within the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). GISP will assist companies in Gauteng Province to work together to create a network, where potential of under-utilised resources can be realised. Does your company generate waste from manufacturing processes that can not be recycled? Is recycling your company waste expensive? Are you looking to implement new technologies into your company to keep ahead of the competition? Have you developed a new technology or innovation that you want to try in a company? Do you sell or manufacture innovative equipment that can assist companies be more efficient? Come to this workshop, your business will get a chance to explore available resources, from a wide range of industries you don’t normally come into contact with. The event is FREE, Fun and a Great Business Opportunities! The workshop will take place on Wednesday 09 th Sept 2015 To reserve your place or RSVP and Enquiries: Email: gisp@csir.co.zagisp@csir.co.za Tel: 012 841 3413 /2359 /3314 Venue: Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport 73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park Gauteng South Africa For Directions to Venue +27 (0) 011 393 8000 Time: 09:00hrs – 13:00hrs, Workshop Programme 09:00 Registration, Tea, Coffee and Networking 09:30Welcome and Introduction 09:45International Synergies in Action 10:10GISP in Action 10:20Guest Speaker 10:30Tea / Coffee break 10:50Business Opportunity Workshop 11:00Synergies of the day? 13:00Lunch and Networking