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♻️ Exploring the bigger picture of waste management and its global context ♻️ During the "World of Waste" module, Wastepreneurs learn about the intricate plastic value chain and its importance in recycling. 💡 "I always saw plastic waste as just trash, but now I understand how every part of the chain—from production to recycling—adds value. This insight motivates me to collect higher-value plastics to boost my income." For Abiba Nankwanga, the module opened the potential to transform her operations by focusing on demand-driven waste streams like PET bottles and HDPE. Understanding value chains has empowered Abiba, and Wastepreneurs like her, to make informed decisions about their business models. #PlasticValueChain #Recycling #WastepreneurChallenge #Bunzl #WasteAid

We’re almost halfway through the Big Give Christmas challenge and we’ve had a fantastic response so far! Your donation will be match-funded, doubling the impact! 🎉 Thanks to your incredible generosity, we've reached our fundraising goal! 🎉 💖 Help us go further: Your continued support will allow us to expand our impact and make a difference in even more lives. Every donation counts, no matter the size! Help us keep this momentum going! Together, we’re making an even bigger difference. 💪🌍 https://lnkd.in/e6p5b9JD #BigGive

📢 It’s a big day for WasteAid with the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge now live! We have just seven days to raise £25,0000. Can you help? See your impact doubled when donating between now and Tuesday 10 December. All donations will be match-funded by the Big Give. Thank you to our corporate supporters Biffa and Cromwell Polythene Ltd for pledging their support to this campaign. Your support will allow us to continue to deliver an inclusive circular economy, enabling people in vulnerable communities and the planet to thrive. You can donate here: https://lnkd.in/e6p5b9JD

We’re less than 24 hours away from the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! We have just seven days to raise more than £25,000 to help us support even more vulnerable communities around the world who are most impacted by the devastating consequences of the global waste crisis. How you can help: From tomorrow until Tuesday, 10 December, every donation we receive no matter how large or small will be doubled, up to the value of £25,000. Click the link to pledge your support: https://lnkd.in/e6p5b9JD Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explains below why he’s a WasteAid supporter 👇

Whatever the size of your business, understanding risk is a crucial skill. During the Business and Entrepreneurship module of the Wastepreneur training programme, participants learn the critical role of risk assessment in running a sustainable business. For Abdu Musiitwa the session highlighted real-life examples and practical strategies to manage uncertainties, "I once lost money when I sold a large batch of PET cheaply without checking the market demand. Now I know how proper risk assessment can save my business from costly mistakes." Abdu learned the importance of identifying and mitigating risks at every stage of business planning. 💡 Insight: Success lies in preparation. Abdu is now ready to face challenges with a proactive approach. #RiskManagement #BusinessPlanning #WastepreneurChallenge #Bunzl

Congratulations and a huge THANK YOU from all of us at WasteAid! 🎉 We were proud to be the charity partner for the National Recycling Awards, with Materials Recycling World on Tuesday, celebrating the achievements of the recycling and resource management sector - congratulations to all of the winners and those who were shortlisted 🎉 Shoutout to Corin Williams for leading proceedings, and to Sarahjane Widdowson, WasteAid trustee, for representing us, and the event sponsors Norse Group, INCPEN, Olleco, Greenzone Facilities Management Limited and Re-Gen for supporting night. Finally, to everyone that donated to WasteAid on the night ❤️ THANK YOU ❤️ your support makes a real difference to the communities affected most by the global waste crisis.

Thank you to Materials Recycling World for inviting WasteAid to be the charity for the National Recycling Awards 2024. See you there tonight!

We’re taking part in the Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge again this year!    Double your donation! Every donation made between Tuesday 3 December and Tuesday 10 December will be match-funded by the Big Give.    Last year, thanks to your generosity we were able to raise £20,000. Can you help us beat that this year? We are hugely grateful for every donation, big or small!  

What if the clothes we wear could contribute to reducing global emissions? Textiles are among the most resource-intensive and polluting industries globally – with high carbon. water, and energy footprints. Decarbonizing the sector implies prioritizing renewable energy in manufacturing (spinning, weaving and dyeing of fabrics) and promoting circularity through alternative fibers, designing them for durability, and ensuring textile residues (both post-industrial and post-consumer) are used in applications other than incineration. Secondhand clothing (SHC) markets have also emerged as a key part of the solution. How? The SMEP Programme is supporting research and practical interventions at secondhand clothing markets in developing countries. In 2022 alone, Uganda and Tanzania imported a combined total of 170 million kilograms of secondhand clothing, valued at $168 million. These markets: - Enable reuse, provide affordable clothing options to consumers - Create economic opportunities for traders.  - Save energy, emissions and water - Reveal intricate dynamics around quality, pricing, and waste management - all linked to social mobility within the trade However, challenges remain. SMEP research in Uganda and Tanzania analyzed 244,500 clothing samples taken from 3 large secondhand markets in Uganda (Owino) and Tanzania (Ilala and Karume), revealing that about 95% is resold and about 5% end up as rags or waste. Understanding grading, quality, bale composition and local consumer preferences is key to improving reuse rates and waste management. Join us in #Baku today as these findings inform today’s UNEP-UNCTAD #COP29 side event discussing decarbonization of the global textile value chains: https://bit.ly/4i02xX5 The full summary report for Uganda and Tanzania markets can be found here: https://lnkd.in/en5gp4bb  SMEP is funded by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and implemented in partnership with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Chantal Line Carpentier Claudia Contreras Beatriz Fernandez Maria Durleva Staci Warrington Elzette Henshilwood Glen Wilson SouthSouthNorth

Whether negotiating contracts, networking or just to boost your own confidence, developing #SoftSkills can unlock your success. In this week’s interpersonal skills training Pavement Pitching Exercise, WasteAid's #Wastepreneur trainees practiced introducing themselves, their work, and their vision for waste management. For Musiitwa Abdu Swamad, this was more than an exercise — it was a moment of transformation. 🗣️ "I used to let others take center stage, thinking my voice wasn’t strong enough. Today, I stood in front of my peers and delivered my first mock pavement pitch!" Previously, Musiitwa hesitated to speak up, letting others lead while he watched from the sidelines. But this session helped him overcome his fears, step into the spotlight, and confidently articulate his ideas. 💡 Courage is about finding the strength to act in spite of your fears. Musiitwa is now ready to share his story and inspire others to see waste as a resource, not a problem. #PublicSpeaking #ConfidenceBuilding #WastepreneurChallenge #Bunzl #WasteAid #FridayInspiration