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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 · Earth Sciences
22 Episodes
20 – 22

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
20 – 22