Converting food waste into high-value materials

CSIR experts in advanced agriculture and food research have partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to create a solution that maximises the value of waste created at fresh fruit markets across the country. About the CSIR: The CSIR, an entity of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technological innovation and industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of all South Africans. For more information, visit https://www.csir.co.za/ Follow us on social media: Twitter:   / csir   Facebook:   / csirsouthafrica   Instagram:   / csirsouthafrica   LinkedIn:   / csir   Youtube:    / csirnewmedia