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Read more about From Waste to Wealth: Empowering the Newest Wastepreneurs in Cosmo City

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From Waste to Wealth: Empowering the Newest Wastepreneurs in Cosmo City

At WasteAid, there is nothing more rewarding than witnessing a newly trained Wastepreneur take their first steps into business. Supporting individuals as they build...

Read more about WasteAid Assumes Lead of EU-Funded S-ORGANIC Project in The Gambia

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WasteAid Assumes Lead of EU-Funded S-ORGANIC Project in The Gambia

WasteAid is proud to announce it has stepped into the role of consortium leader of the EU-funded S-ORGANICS project. Building on its successful role...

Read more about Partnering for Change: WasteAid and NEA Formalise Environmental Collaboration

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Partnering for Change: WasteAid and NEA Formalise Environmental Collaboration

On 10th April 2026, WasteAid convened a high-level meeting with the National Environment Agency (NEA), culminating in the successful signing of a Memorandum of...

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Meet Whitney the Wasteater: Biffa’s Book supporting WasteAid

Since 2019, WasteAid has been proud to partner with Biffa, one of the UK’s leading waste management companies. What began as an early commitment...

Read more about Protecting the Tanbi Wetlands through Waste Entrepreneurship in The Gambia

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Protecting the Tanbi Wetlands through Waste Entrepreneurship in The Gambia

Celebrating continued support from Veralto on World Water Day Plastic waste is a growing challenge across The Gambia. Rapid urban growth, limited waste services...

Read more about The Gambia takes a major step towards sustainable farming with new Organic Fertiliser Standard

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The Gambia takes a major step towards sustainable farming with new Organic Fertiliser Standard

On Monday 16 March, The Gambia marked an important step towards sustainable agriculture with the launch of work to develop a National Organic Fertiliser...

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