Building Zero Waste Africa

Reclaiming Materials. Restoring Livelihoods. Rebooting Communities.

Our Mission

To build inclusive, community-driven zero waste systems across Africa that protect human health, restore environmental quality, and create dignified livelihoods for those who bear the greatest burden of our throwaway economy.

Our Vision

An Africa where zero waste is not an aspiration but a practice — where no community is poisoned by consumption waste, informal workers are protected and fairly rewarded, and discarded materials source prosperity rather than pollution.

Where Waste Becomes Wealth and Workers Thrive.

Our Impact Commitments (2025 – 2030)

Measuring progress against the global Zero Waste benchmark of 90%+ diversion from landfill and burning.

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E-waste and plastic waste diverted from open dumping or burning.

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Informal waste workers formalised with PPE, fair pay, and welfare support.

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Community members engaged through zero waste education and practice.

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Establishing Tamale on a certified Zero Waste roadmap — Ghana's first model.

FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE

Northern Ghana Plastic Waste Reboot Initiative (NGPWRI)

Active plastic waste collection and processing into flakes and pellets for circular reuse. Empowering 100+ women and youth workers across Tamale, Kumbungu, and Yendi through real-time digital tracking and welfare support.

Supported by TRANSFORM:

Unilever | UK Government (FCDO) | EY

Our Core Values

Zero Waste

Designing every programme toward resource conservation without burning or landfilling.

Dignity

Treating every person who touches waste with full human dignity and fair rewards.

Accountability

Putting community impact and environmental protection first in all actions.

Inclusion

Centring women, youth, and marginalised communities at the heart of our systems.

Transparency

Sharing our data, progress, and assessments openly with the public.

Innovation

Deploying modern digital tools, tracking, and evidence-based solutions.

Join Us in Building Zero Waste Africa

Partner with us, support our collection drives, or learn more about our initiative in Tamale.

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