What makes this business fun is we are starting a whole industry from the ground up. We are collecting cigarette butts one bin at a time. You will be seeing more of this bins in bars, clubs, tarvens restaurants across Gauteng.
CIFTEX
Environmental Services
Bellville, Western Cape, Western Cape 13 followers
Turning waste into warmth — sustainable insulation for modern affordable homes.
About us
CIFTEX transforms cigarette waste and recycled plastics into high-performance insulation and drywall panels for affordable housing. Our mission is to make comfort and sustainability accessible to every home — starting with the millions living in informal settlements. By recycling harmful waste and reimagining construction materials, we create cleaner cities, greener homes, and a circular economy that benefits everyone. We believe waste is not the end — it’s the beginning of something better. Follow us for insights on sustainable building materials, insulation innovations, and circular housing design in Africa.
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Bellville, Western Cape, Western Cape
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2023
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Bellville, Western Cape, Western Cape 7493, ZA
Updates
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This is three months’ worth of cigarette waste — collected from just one house, using one recycling bin. Every filter you see here is made of plastic. It doesn’t biodegrade. It sits in landfills, leaks toxins into soil and water, and breaks down into microplastics that never go away. We’re turning this waste into opportunity — transforming cigarette filters into insulation and other sustainable materials for future homes. Waste isn’t the problem. It’s a resource waiting for innovation. ♻️🔥 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #CigaretteWasteRecycling #FutureHomes #Innovation
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♻️ From Waste to Worth Ever wondered what happens after we collect discarded cigarette butts? This video shows the recycling process — powered by innovation and purpose. Through AI visualization, we’re turning waste that pollutes our environment into valuable insulation materials for sustainable homes. Every step matters — from collection to transformation — proving that technology and creativity can turn a global problem into a cleaner future. #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #Recycling #CleanTech #EnvironmentalImpact
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🚬♻️🏠 From Cigarette Waste to Sustainable Walls Every year, 4.5 trillion cigarette butts end up polluting our planet. What most people don’t know is that these butts contain fibers that can be recycled — strong, lightweight, and perfect for insulation and soundproofing. We’re taking it a step further: instead of traditional drywall, we’re developing wall panels made from recycled plastic and insulated with processed cigarette waste. The goal? To build homes that are: ✅ Eco-friendly ✅ Energy-efficient ✅ Affordable This is how circular innovation looks in action — turning the world’s waste into the walls that shape our future. Would you live in a home made from recycled materials like these? 👇 #CIFTEX #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Recycling #CleanTech #Innovation #GreenBuilding #Entrepreneurship #WasteToValue
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♻️ From Waste to Worth Ever wondered what happens after we collect discarded cigarette butts? This video shows the recycling process — powered by innovation and purpose. Through AI visualization, we’re turning waste that pollutes our environment into valuable insulation materials for sustainable homes. Every step matters — from collection to transformation — proving that technology and creativity can turn a global problem into a cleaner future. #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #Recycling #CleanTech #EnvironmentalImpact