Susainable Waste Management

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How do we make waste management more sustainable?

The amount of waste generated in the city of Dar es salaam is expected to triple to 12,000 tons in 2025. Waste management is needed to improve all sectors of economy and to protect our planet.

Challenge description

As cities face pressure to improve resource management efficiency, confront rising energy prices, and are running out of landfill space, reducing or avoiding waste generation becomes increasingly important. Waste management could improve the emissions of all sectors of the economy.

Challenge vision

As we go about this challenge, we want to find the solution for this big question: What are the opportunities available for waste recyclables?

How do we address recycling issues, promote and outline cost value of different waste recyclables (electronic, metal scraps, plastics, paper, cardboard, etc.) ?
How can local individuals be motivated to trade products made from recycled and/or upcycled materials.
Is there enough knowledge on environment issues? If no, What can be done to make sure more knowledge is impacted to community?

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