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WasteAid’s 5 R’s of the circular economy
At WasteAid, we work with communities and policymakers in countries impacted by the global waste crisis to help them implement waste management and recycling...
At WasteAid, we work with communities and policy makers in low and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes. Our work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, supports grassroots entrepreneurs and promotes circular economy innovation contributing to a cleaner and healthier future for all. Waste management helps address some of the world’s most pressing issues and is critical to achieving sustainable development.
What We Do
WasteAid’s programmes tackle 4 major waste streams that have a significant and detrimental effect on people and planet in the countries where we work. We constantly strive to find new ways of tackling each of these waste streams and new areas of need that would benefit from WasteAid’s support.
Plastics
Organic
Textiles
Electronics (WEEE)
To tackle these issues, we promote and share locally-appropriate, evidence based, and inclusive waste management and recycling practices. We support communities and local structures to take positive action to support themselves.
Our 2022 & 2023 impact at a glance
Human Impact
1,366,458
People positively impacted in 2022 & 2023
Increased Infrastructure
1
New regional coordination structure convening formal & informal waste sector
66
New & strengthened recycling enterprises & waste management systems
13
Local authorities engaged
Livelihood Opportunities
77%
Of training participant with improved livelihoods
228
Increased Skills & Knowledge
195
Attended workshops & training to build their skills and self-confidence
228
Entrepreneurs completed business incubation training
1,588
Attended circular economy webinars, networking events & campaigns
Supporting innovation
87
Waste entrepreneurs supported through seed funding
1,100
Circular Economy Network members
£113,833
Invested in waste entrepreneurs
9
Challenge competitions
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