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An Africa where waste is repurposed, resources are valued, and sustainability is the norm.
Every step forward is a step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Whether by advocating for better policies, supporting recycling initiatives, or making simple, sustainable choices everyday.
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Why zero-waste?
Miyawyech established a composting facility that turns organic waste into organic fertilizers and that initiative not only enabled us to timely pick-up food waste generated in markets and households, but also upscale the output from the composting and bio-digester facilities to a crucial farm input, organic fertilizer, which goes a long way to ensure food security.
Zero-waste initiatives create jobs in recycling, waste collection, composting, and upcycling. By turning waste into resources, communities can stimulate local economies and support small businesses. Households also save money through reuse, repair, and reduced waste-related costs.
Proper waste management improves public health by reducing exposure to toxic fumes, air pollution, and water contamination. Safer living environments result from the reduction of diseasecarrying pests, illegal dumps, and waste accumulation. Healthier surroundings contribute to overall well-being, particularly in densely populated areas.
Zero-waste advocacy drives the creation of equitable waste management policies that ensure fair and consistent services for all communities. Stronger waste infrastructure, including recycling centers and composting facilities, improves efficiency and access. Together, policy and advocacy advancements lay the foundation for sustainable and scalable waste solutions.
Zero waste helps reduce pollution in the air, water, and soil caused by illegal dumping, open burning, and landfill overflows. Cleaner neighborhoods and smarter waste practices protect natural resources by encouraging reuse, recycling, and composting. This reduces the pressure on the environment and helps preserve it for future generations.
Zero waste empowers communities by engaging youth, women, and marginalised groups to lead and participate in waste management solutions. Collaborative actions, like clean-up drives and waste education programs, foster stronger community bonds. These initiatives also increase awareness, encouraging long-term behavior change toward sustainability.
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Zero-waste initiatives
We believe solutions work best when they’re easy to understand, low-cost, and adaptable to on the ground. By patnering with local communities we are able to not only make zero-waste a reality but also build on existing knowledge, cultural practices and grassroots innovations.
transforming waste management by educating people and advocating for smart policies that keep waste from piling up in the first place.
With composting, you are not only able to manage organic waste that would have otherwise been a health hazard, but also upcycle it to produce organic fertilizer which is valuable in organic food production and also lessens production costs.
We prioritise the leadership and insights of those most impacted by poor waste management: waste workers, market vendors, women, youth, and low-income households.
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Our commitment and efforts to tackling the waste menace is a collective effort and everyone plays a role. We engage community in organised voluntary Clean-up activities and this not only leaves neighborhoods clean but we also raise awareness and educate them on proper waste disposal techniques and waste sorting within the household. come join us and clean our hoods.
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Come witness this historic moment as we take a major step towards Zero-waste at the grand launching of the MiyaYwech M.R.F.
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Now is the time to take action; whether by advocating for better policies, supporting recycling initiatives, participating in Clean-up activities or making simple, sustainable choices every day.
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Waste Picker
“Waste volumes have reduced, and the environment is cleaner than before. This work is a solution not just for us, but for the entire community.”
Household rep
“I used to see waste as a nuisance, but now I realise it can create opportunities.People are beginning to see the benefits, we’re building a cleaner environment, and it’s changing lives.”
Market Vendor
“Now, the market is cleaner, and more vendors are embracing zero-waste principles,” Issa says. He also highlights a shift in perceptions: “Waste sorting was once seen as women’s work, but now men and women participate equally.”
Youth Advocate
"The launch of the buy back center at the M.R.F not only strengthens efforts towards a cleaner environment but also gives youth an extra way to earn an income by selling the waste they've collected to the facility."
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