A vision for how we manage resources — with people, planet, and justice at the centre.
Our current linear economy – where resources are extracted, used, and discarded – is driving pollution, resource depletion, and climate change. Landfills and incineration release harmful emissions, including methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
Zero waste is a systemic solution. It’s not just waste management – it’s a transformation of production and consumption for long-term resilience.
Resources
Turning Food Waste into Climate Action: A 9-Part Composting Series
Composting for Our Future is a 9-part video series created by Africa Zero-Waste Hub to encourage home composting as a practical,...
Upscaling Localised Composting: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
With landfill space dwindling and methane emissions from organic waste posing serious environmental risks, our Cost-Benefit...
Movement Building for Zero Waste
In July 2024, Africa Zero-Waste Hub hosted zero waste champions from seven countries in Durban, South Africa! The Composting for...
