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First-Step Resource Management

Building the Foundations for Waste Collection and Recycling Where None Exist

The Challenge

1 in 3 people worldwide have no waste collection service. With no alternative, they dump or burn their waste, leading to devastating environmental and health consequences, from toxic air pollution to contaminated water sources.

Our Solution: First-Step Waste Systems

WasteAid works with local communities, informal waste collectors, and authorities to create new waste management systems that are sustainable, affordable, and scalable.

How It Works

  • Behaviour Change Campaigns: Educating communities on waste separation and responsible disposal.
  • Local Waste Infrastructure: Establishing recycling hubs, collection points, and sorting stations.
  • New Collection Models: Partnering with local waste collectors to improve efficiency and connect recyclables to markets.
  • Innovative Recycling Pilots: Testing new solutions for managing waste streams like plastics, textiles, and food waste.