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A joint clean-up and medical outreach event, spearheaded by Reach Out Mbuya, in partnership with Kiswa Health Centre III and supported by WasteAid, proved that when health and environmental champions join forces, the results go far beyond simply clearing waste.

✅ Cleared over 20 rubbish piles ✅ Collected 18–25kg of recyclables each ✅ Provided 100+ free health screenings for HIV, malaria, and TB 💬 “Every bag of sorted waste we collect is one step closer to dignity and income,” said Akello, a Wastepreneur.

💪 Empowerment: Beyond cleaning up plastic, WasteAid creates sustainable livelihoods, promotes circular economy innovation, and advances public health—all while building local ownership. More 👉 wasteaid.org/plastic-free-j… #PlasticFreeJuly #Plastics #Recycling #Sustainability

📍 Locally appropriate solutions: By tailoring solutions—like debris-collection programmes in Douala — we ensure initiatives meet local needs and conditions. In Douala, we’ve supported work to clear polluted streets and estuaries, reviving environments and community health.

Far too often, low- and middle-income countries face grave plastic pollution due to limited waste infrastructure. Plastic clogs waterways, contaminates soil, or is burned openly—threatening health, livelihoods, and the environment. WasteAid addresses this by...

From “fiddling around” to full-time repair pro 🔧💡 Aubrey Nkosi turned passion into a profession through @WasteAid’s E-Waste Repair & Reuse Programme supported by @FoundationDixon Now he’s safer, earning more, & part of a more circular future. 🌍 👉 wasteaid.org/case-study/fro…

We’re proud to announce that @CromwellPoly has chosen WasteAid as their charity partner for 2025 — for the third year running! 🙌🌍 With their support, we’ll continue empowering communities to turn waste into opportunity. Thank you, Cromwell! 💚 #WasteAid #Sustainability

Want to help fight plastic pollution & support global communities? 🌍 Sign up for WasteAid’s newsletter to hear inspiring stories, project updates & ways you can make a difference 💪💌 👉 eepurl.com/hjXohb #PlasticPollution #WasteAid #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Over 3 years, the network has promoted reuse, recycling, innovation & education — all led by passionate Gambians. 🇬🇲💪 Now, with a locally run Secretariat, it enters a new, sustainable chapter. #LocalLeadership

Dennakuwo was launched in 2022 by WasteAid with support from @CIWM_UK, creating a vibrant network of green entrepreneurs, policymakers & environmental advocates. 🌱

We’ve officially inaugurated the Dennakuwo Secretariat, marking a powerful step toward local leadership in driving the circular economy. 🌍♻️ #CircularEconomy #TheGambia #WasteAid

WasteAid 🤝 CIWM Reflecting on our recent technical visit to The Gambia, where delegates saw first-hand the challenges in waste management, shared their expertise and inspired the local communities. Find out more 👉 wasteaid.org/about/our-stor… 📸 Photos 📽️ Videos ✒️ Blog

Thank you to our incredible partner & supporter, @CIWM We had a terrific day and & evening at your wonderful Presidential Inauguration & Dinner. Congratulations Dr David Greenfield & thanks for your inspiring presentation & to Timothy Walker CBE AM Hon RCM for your leadership.

@UK_FPA Rain didn’t stop play at the @UK_FPA Golf & Activities Day! ⛳📷 Huge thanks for choosing WasteAid as your charity partner – we’re proud to work with industry leaders for a cleaner, fairer future. 📷📷 #WasteAid #Sustainability #Partnerships

Well it seems our previous post may have jinxed the weather during the Golf and Activities Day (see the bottom set of photos in the collage below), but that doesn't appear to have stopped our participants having fun. Presentations and BBQ this evening once everyone has dried off!

🎉 We're excited to join Environmental Packaging Live 2025 tomorrow thanks to @PackNews & @PaulVanston ! Are you coming? Still time to get tickets: bit.ly/40XTZZ6 Let’s talk circular solutions, packaging innovation & sustainable waste management. See you there! 🌍♻️