Global partnership with Huhtamaki on circular economy innovation
Huhtamaki and WasteAid announce global partnership to drive community-level circular economy innovation in key locations Global sustainable food packaging leader Huhtamaki and international charity WasteAid have announced a €900,000 (£800,000) partnership to drive...
Ceris Turner-Bailes appointed as new WasteAid Chief Executive
WasteAid, the charity that shares waste management and recycling skills around the world, has appointed Ceris Turner-Bailes to be its new Chief Executive. Joining with immediate effect, Ceris will be leading WasteAid to expand its international reach and impact....
Virtual Safari: Why Kwa Muhia?
Waste in Kwa Muhia Testimonial: Duncan Oloo, Kwa Muhia Environmental Group “We had no waste collection service until WasteAid helped us develop a community approach to managing our rubbish sustainably by setting up a waste recycling centre within the village....
EARTH DAY: WasteAid launches Virtual Safari
WasteAid has created a Virtual Safari into the Kenyan wilderness, an immersive experience with science, culture, art, cookery and lots of wildlife to help lift spirits, and to raise money for waste collectors in low-income countries. Virtual safari around lake...
Waste collection: the public health imperative
Despite rarely achieving the same public and political profile as other utility services, waste management can be considered a ‘basic human right’ alongside water and sanitation, energy, transport and communications. UNEP/ISWA, 2015 In the UK, none of us can remember...
WasteAid safety guidance: COVID-19
SPECIAL RESOURCES WasteAid safety guidance for waste collectors and communities in low-income countries This advice has been developed to help WasteAid partners and other communities deal with waste in a way that is safe and helps prevent the spread of coronavirus. ...
How to compost food waste at home
Separate your wet waste today Help stop the spread of coronavirus Download and print (pdf) Help reduce the amount of waste you need to have collected by making compost at home. Waste from plants and animals can be used to make compost. Composting is a...
How to make soap using waste oil
Soap kills coronavirus How to make soap using waste oil Download and print (pdf) You will need: 1 litre of oil used for frying 1 litre of water (rainwater works best) 160g of 90% caustic soda (buy at a pharmacy) 20-40ml of essential oil (optional) Gloves...
How to make hand sanitiser
To kill coronavirus it is best to wash your hands with soap. If you do not have soap use hand sanitiser. How to make hand sanitiser Download and print (pdf) You will need: 210ml 99% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or 190-proof grain...From the Land to the Sea, CIWM & WasteAid report
Walk for WasteAid 2018 raises over £10k
Making Waste Work: A Toolkit
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