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Africa for Zero Waste

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Fresh perspectives on zero waste within the African context. Zero waste is often seen as exclusively for the affluent eco-conscious individuals of high-income countries but with successful implementation, a zero waste system can truly embrace traditional knowledge and existing practices of preservation in Africa. Tune in as we discover the world of zero waste, the organisations championing this system of waste management in Africa, as well as delving into the environmental issues threatening our

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30:31

In conversation with Chaima Ktaif, Zero Waste Tunisia

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2025/12/08

25 Years of Environmental Justice - GAIA and the People Leading ItIn this special 25th-anniversary episode, Kenza Elazkem sits down with Chaima Ktaifi from our member organisation, Zero Waste Tunisia. Together, they explore the organisation’s inspiring journey, its milestones, key lessons, and the transformative impact of its work across Tunisia. They also reflect on how being part of GAIA has strengthened their mission, deepened collaboration, and expanded their reach in the global zero waste

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45:52

25 Years of Environmental Justice - GAIA and the...

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2025/09/15

In this special 25th anniversary episode, Careen Mwakitalu (GAIA Africa) sits down with the Nipe Fagio team; Ana Rocha, Wilyhard Shishikaye, Maria Kwirine, and Masaki Tajaeli. Together, they look back on Nipe Fagio’s inspiring journey, sharing milestones, lessons, and the impact of their work in Tanzania. They also reflect on how being part of GAIA has strengthened their mission and expanded their reach.Recorded in Tanzania, May 2025. Learn More About Nipe Fagio · Africa for Zero Waste

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Courage NOT Compromise - What will it take to Break...

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2025/05/26

In this episode, Merrisa Naidoo (Africa Plastics Manager at GAIA and Break Free From Plastic (BFFP)), hosts a powerful conversation with leading voices from the global movement against plastic pollution.She is joined by: Dr. Jamala Djinn, Science Policy Advisor at Break Free From Plastic and the Center for Coalfield Justice; Mohamed Kamal, Executive Director of the Greenish Foundation in Egypt and GAIA/BFFP Africa member; Kabir Arora, General Secretary of the International Alliance of Waste

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32:21

Adjusting the Lens on Plastic & Healthcare

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2024/11/04

In this episode, host Niven Reddy sits down with Mafoko Phomane (groundWork | Environmental Health Campaigner), Rico Euripidou (groundWork | Campaign Coordinator), Azeeza Rangunwala (groundWork | Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) Coordinator), and Wassiana Trésor AVOMO ONDO (Gabon | Head of Regulatory Department, General Directorate of Environment and Sustainable Development) for an insightful conversation on Adjusting the Lens on Plastic & Healthcare. Together, they debunk common myths

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58:18

Addressing the Full Lifecycle of Plastics for the GPT

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2024/04/19

In this episode, podcast host Niven Reddy engages in a conversation with a panel of experts including Daniela Duran (Center for International Environmental Law - CIEL), Weyinmi Okotie (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives and Break Free From Plastics Africa), Sam Adukumi (EnviroHealth Consult and part-time senior lecturer at University of Ghana), Mohamed Kamal (Greenish Foundation), and Alexandra Caterbow (Health and Environment Justice Support - HEJSupport). They discuss the critical

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23:46

African CSOs Reflect on Outcomes of INC3

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2023/12/18

The Good, Bad and Ugly.In this episode, Merrisa Naidoo (Africa Plastic Campaigner for GAIA and BFFP) based in South Africa; Ana Rocha (Global Plastics Policy Director for GAIA) based in Tanzania; Mohamed Kamal (Co-Director of Greenish Foundation) in Egypt; and Douglas Kaziro (Program officer for chemicals and waste management at BIVA) in Uganda talk to host Sureshnie Rieder about the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument

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35:53

Reflecting on Brand Audits in Africa | World Clean Up...

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2023/09/19

In this episode, Nana Minta (Green Africa Youth Organization based in Ghana); Alpha Ntayomba (Population and Development Initiative based in Tanzania); Benson Dotun (Centre For Earth Works based in Nigeria); Nirere Sadrach (End Plastic Pollution based in Uganda) and Tajael Masaki (Nipe Fagio based in Tanzania) talk to host Sureshnie Rieder about Brand Audits in Africa. We also explore how the data generated from brand audits contribute to legislation change, recommendations for why organisations

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23:08

Global South Perspectives on the INC2

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2023/06/22

In this episode, host Sureshnie talks to guests Merrisa Naidoo (GAIA/BFFP | Africa Plastic Campaigner), Andrea Lema (Plastic Co | Founder and National Director), and Mohamed Kamal (Greenish | Co-director) about the recent INC2. They unpack some of civil society's key demands for the Global Plastic Treaty, important takeaways from the INC2 discussions, and some of the issues that observers from the Global South have encountered when trying to participate in the negotiations. Tune in! GAIA's Global

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22:55

Waste Colonialism in the Global South

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2023/05/19

In this episode, Semia Gharbi (Chairperson of Tunisia’s Association of Environmental Education for Future Generations and coordinator of IPEN in the MENA region) and Mageswari Sangaralingam (Senior research officer with the Consumers’ Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia Friends of the Earth) talk to Sureshnie Rieder about waste colonialism in the global south. We also share advice for organisations that want to start a campaign that addresses imported waste in their country, and steps

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A guide to civil society organisations supporting...

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2023/03/27

In this episode, Maditlhare Koena (South African Waste Pickers Association) and Asiphile Khanyile (groundWork) talk to host Sureshnie Rieder about how civil society organisations can support the work of waste pickers. We also explore some of the social, environmental and economic benefits of waste pickers in society, and Maditlhare shares some of the waste pickers' demands at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution in

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Welcome to Africa for Zero Waste

Africa for Zero Waste ·

2023/03/02

Zero waste is often seen as exclusively for the affluent eco-conscious individuals of high-income countries but with successful implementation, a zero waste system can truly embrace traditional knowledge and existing practices of preservation in Africa. Tune into our show as we discover the world of zero waste and the organisations championing this system of waste management in Africa, as well as delving into the environmental issues threatening our people and planet. Africa for Zero Waste Facebook

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