WasteAid Partners with Global Technology Leader Veralto to Transform Waste Management in The Gambia and South Africa

WasteAid is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Veralto, a global leader in essential technology solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to tackle the global waste crisis and promote circular economy innovation.

A Partnership Built on Shared Vision and Purpose

Veralto, whose core purpose is Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™, has generously confirmed a contribution of $300,000 (£237,000) towards the delivery of our First Step Resource Management Programme in 2025 – the funding will predominantly support WasteAid’s work in The Gambia, with some funds also directed to programmes in South Africa.

Transforming Lives and Communities

The partnership will focus on expanding an effective resource management programme in the Greater Banjul Area, The Gambia. The initiative aims to:

• Increase incomes for informal plastic waste collectors, providing them with new economic opportunities.
• Improve social conditions for those working within the informal waste sector.
• Reduce plastic pollution by minimising the amount of waste casually discarded or dumped in communities.

A dedicated portion of Veralto’s contribution will also fuel the First Step Resource Management Programme in South Africa, extending the impact of our collaborative efforts in areas where waste management challenges are acute.

Creating Meaningful Change

“Our partnership with Veralto represents more than just financial support, it embodies a shared commitment to create sustainable, positive change for communities on the front line of the waste crisis,” said Ceris Turner-Bailes, WasteAid CEO. “Together, we will empower local communities to reclaim value from waste, reduce environmental degradation, and improve public health outcomes. This collaboration not only aligns with Veralto’s strategic objectives of advancing environmental solutions and fostering sustainability but also amplifies WasteAid’s longstanding mission to drive circular economy innovation.”

“Every day, the nearly 17,000 associates at Veralto develop technologies and solutions to ensure billions of people around the world have access to clean water, safe food and trusted essential goods,” said Surekha Trivedi, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability at Veralto. “Our partnership with WasteAid – through the good they do in addressing the global waste crisis and promoting circularity – is a natural extension of our commitment to global sustainability.”

Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond

As WasteAid continues to work with governments, municipalities, businesses, and community-based organisations, this partnership comes at a pivotal time. With the launch of the First Step Resource Management Programme in 2025, we will:

• Showcase the tangible benefits of integrated waste management solutions.
• Inspire global action against the pervasive waste crisis.
• Engage Veralto’s staff and stakeholders in our collaborative efforts to deliver impactful projects around the globe.

This partnership is set to deliver transformative change for the informal waste sector in The Gambia and South Africa, setting the stage for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

Together, WasteAid and Veralto are delivering hope and opportunity where it is needed most, empowering communities to transform waste into wealth and championing a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.