Velafrica’s vision is a world where all people can enjoy the benefits of bicycle mobility to improve their lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With the collection and the recycling of unused bicycles in Switzerland and in Germany, Velafrica is committed to the long-term and sustainable use of resources. Bicycles can be donated at over 300 collection points<\/a>, bicycle collections<\/a> complement the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With over 40,000 bicycles collected annually, Velafrica is the largest bicycle recycling project in the world. Last year, 600 tons of metal were reused instead of being disposed of.<\/strong> By repairing bicycles instead of producing new ones, approximately 2,900 tons of CO2<\/sub> were saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Velafrica has been in partnership with SwissRecycle<\/a> since 2025. Together, we are committed to a functioning circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Switzerland and in Germany, work related to bicycles empowers unemployed people, provides educational content for young people, and is a meaningful activity for people in the penal system. When processing donated bicycles, Velafrica can count on a nationwide network of social institutions. Over 30 partner organizations<\/a> repair the used bicycles or process them into spare parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By exporting recycled bicycles, we are not only promoting bicycle mobility, but also social entrepreneurship. The exported bicycles are distributed to five bicycle centers and four bicycle shops. This creates local jobs in workshops, sales, and administration.<\/strong> Velafrica helped establish some of the five bicycle centers, which serve as hubs for bicycle sales and repairs, training, and jobs related to bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCollection and recycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Integration and commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bicycle hubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n