Unilever South Africa, the British High Commission, and global professional services organization EY  have awarded over R9 million ($455,832.39) in funding to four South African startups tackling plastic waste.

The support, announced by Unilever South Africa on April 7, includes tailored mentorship and business development assistance under the Transform South Africa initiative, which promotes sustainable solutions and community development.

This new cohort joins previous Transform-supported ventures like Oxfam South Africa’s Social Factory, Imagineif, and Loowatt. Together, they form part of a global movement across 17 countries, bringing scalable, inclusive solutions to millions.