Kuluhlaza Trading Certificates

Recognised Standards

Our Certifications

Kuluhlaza Trading is committed to innovation, quality, and compliance, supported by certifications, patents, and international recognition that validate our technology and impact.

1. South African Patent Certificate

Registered Patent

Kuluhlaza Trading holds a fully registered South African patent for its Green Pavers technology (Patent No. 2023/06805). This patent protects our innovative process of converting plastic waste into durable, eco-friendly paving bricks, confirming originality and intellectual property ownership.

2. Falling Walls Science Summit

Falling Walls Science Summit Recognition

Our founder Sekelo Shude was recognised as a 2024 winner in the Emerging Talents category at the Falling Walls Science Summit for innovative work focused on breaking the wall of plastic pollution. This international platform celebrates solutions with global impact.

3. Falling Walls Lab - 1st Place

Falling Walls Lab Cape Town

Awarded first place at the Falling Walls Lab Cape Town for the project focused on breaking the wall of plastic pollution. This recognition highlights the practical impact, scalability, and innovation behind Kuluhlaza Trading’s recycling and upcycling solutions.

4. CIPC IP Youth Awards - 2nd Place

CIPC IP Youth Awards for Innovation Excellence

Awarded 2nd Place by the CIPC IP Youth Awards for excellence in innovation focused on the effective use of intellectual property rights. This recognition highlights the strength of our protected innovation and our commitment to developing sustainable solutions through legally secured intellectual property.

Verified & Recognised

Certified Innovation and Compliance

Kuluhlaza Trading is committed to innovation, quality, and compliance, supported by certifications, patents, and international recognition that validate our technology and impact. These certifications confirm that our recycling processes and Green Pavers technology have been formally assessed, protected, and recognised by credible institutions.

They provide assurance to our partners and clients that we operate with integrity, meet required standards, and deliver solutions that are reliable, tested, and fit for sustainable infrastructure projects.