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Africa for Zero Waste

Fresh perspectives on zero waste within the African context.

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 in as we discover the world of zero waste, the organisations championing this system of waste management in Africa, as well as delving into the environmental issues threatening our people and planet.
Occasionally English South Africa Society & Culture
14 Episodes

Ensuring Effective Implementation of the Global Plastics Treaty

Needs for Global Production Reduction Targets Aligned with National Pledges. In this episode, we'll be discussing Plastic Is Pollution: Why Global Production Reduction Targets Aligned With National Obligations Are Needed For The Effective Implementation Of The Global Plastics Treaty. Join us as we explore the critical need to set global…
12 Nov 31 min

Adjusting the Lens on Plastic & Healthcare

In this episode, host Niven Reddy sits down with Mafoko Phomane (groundWork | Environmental Health Campaigner), Rico Euripidou (groundWork | Campaign Coordinator), Azeeza Rangunwala (groundWork | Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) Coordinator), and Wassiana Trésor AVOMO ONDO (Gabon | Head of Regulatory Department, General Directorate of Environment and Sustainable…
3 Nov 32 min

Unpacking EV Batteries: Their End of Life and its Impact on the Energy Transition

In this episode, Kenza Sara Elazkem (GAIA Africa’s Movement Building Program Manager) discusses GAIA's new work on Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries and their end of life, with host Niven Reddy. They explore the challenges and opportunities that EV batteries present, their management at the end of life, and what this…
31 Oct 44 min

Addressing the Full Lifecycle of Plastics for the GPT

In this episode, podcast host Niven Reddy engages in a conversation with a panel of experts including Daniela Duran (Center for International Environmental Law - CIEL), Weyinmi Okotie (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives and Break Free From Plastics Africa), Sam Adukumi (EnviroHealth Consult and part-time senior lecturer at University of…
19 Apr 58 min

Just Transition for Waste Pickers in the Global Plastics Treaty

In this episode, podcast host Niven Reddy talks to Madi Koena (SAWPA), Andrea Lema (GAIA), and Musa Chamane (groundWork) about a Just Transition for Waste Pickers in the Treaty, as part of our continued discussions on the need for a strong Global Plastic Treaty.
2 Apr 22 min

Plastic Pollution as a Gender Issue

How Women & Girls Are at Risk. In this episode, our season 2 podcast host, Niven Reddy, talks to Sarah Onuoha (Program and Logistics Officer for SRADeV in Nigeria), Benson Dotun Fasanya (Executive Director for CFEW in Nigeria), and Semia Gharbi (Chairperson for AEEFG in Tunisia) about Plastic Pollution as…
8 Mar 56 min

African CSOs Reflect on Outcomes of INC3

The Good, Bad and Ugly. In this episode, Merrisa Naidoo (Africa Plastic Campaigner for GAIA and BFFP) based in South Africa; Ana Rocha (Global Plastics Policy Director for GAIA) based in Tanzania; Mohamed Kamal (Co-Director of Greenish Foundation) in Egypt; and Douglas Kaziro (Program officer for chemicals and waste management…
18 Dec 2023 23 min

Reflecting on Brand Audits in Africa | World Clean Up Day 2023

In this episode, Nana Minta (Green Africa Youth Organization based in Ghana); Alpha Ntayomba (Population and Development Initiative based in Tanzania); Benson Dotun (Centre For Earth Works based in Nigeria); Nirere Sadrach (End Plastic Pollution based in Uganda) and Tajael Masaki (Nipe Fagio based in Tanzania) talk to host Sureshnie…
19 Sep 2023 35 min

Global South Perspectives on the INC2

In this episode, host Sureshnie talks to guests Merrisa Naidoo (GAIA/BFFP | Africa Plastic Campaigner), Andrea Lema (Plastic Co | Founder and National Director), and Mohamed Kamal (Greenish | Co-director) about the recent INC2. They unpack some of civil society's key demands for the Global Plastic Treaty, important takeaways from…
22 Jun 2023 23 min

Waste Colonialism in the Global South

In this episode, Semia Gharbi (Chairperson of Tunisia’s Association of Environmental Education for Future Generations and coordinator of IPEN in the MENA region) and Mageswari Sangaralingam (Senior research officer with the Consumers’ Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia Friends of the Earth) talk to Sureshnie Rieder about waste colonialism…
19 May 2023 22 min

A guide to civil society organisations supporting waste pickers

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…
27 Mar 2023 27 min

Welcome to Africa for Zero Waste

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…
2 Mar 2023 2 min