Africa for Zero Waste

In this episode, Maditlhare Koena (South African Waste Pickers Association) and Asiphile Khanyile (groundWork) talk to host Sureshnie Rieder about how civil society organisations can support the work of waste pickers.

We also explore some of the social, environmental and economic benefits of waste pickers in society, and Maditlhare shares some of the waste pickers' demands at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution in Punta del Este, Uruguay, last year. Africa for Zero Waste Facebook · Follow Africa for Zero Waste on Instagram

Zero waste is often seen as exclusively for the affluent eco-conscious individuals of high-income countries but with successful implementation, a zero waste system can truly embrace traditional knowledge and existing practices of preservation in Africa.

Tune into our show as we discover the world of zero waste and the organisations championing this system of waste management in Africa, as well as delving into the environmental issues threatening our people and planet. Africa for Zero Waste Facebook · Follow Africa for Zero Waste on Instagram