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External Engagement Officer at WasteAid

This video captures one of the experiences that has stuck with me most from half a year of backpacking around Asia. My partner and I were in a taxi just outside Ahmedabad, a city in India. We came around the corner and were immediately struck by the sight and smell of this enormous trash heap, bellowing toxic fumes across the surrounding area. My eyes widened further when I realised dozens of people were on the heap, sorting waste and likely trying to make a living from the rubbish. Travelling in India in general is a crash course in culture shock and Western priveledge, and while it’s not uncommon to see large amounts of rubbish in public, this moment in particular really shook me. It served as a reminder to me that the climate crisis is growing, knows no borders, and doesn’t distinguish based on race, ethnicity, or religion. It affects us ALL. Sadly, this moment also showed me that those on the frontline of this fight are often the least supported and empowered to address the issue. That’s why I’m super excited to be joining the team at WasteAid as an External Engagement Officer. WasteAid works with communities and policy makers in low and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes. Their work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, supports grassroots entrepreneurs and promotes circular economy innovation contributing to a cleaner and healthier future for all. #climatechange #circulareconomy #wasteaid #wastemanagement

Good cause for sure, do you get enough support from the local government in India on the matter? There are so many environment friendly and cleaning startups in India that can collab as well. Cheers!

Maartje ten Brummelaar

Management Development Consultant

1mo

Congratulations Jason!

Jet Herman

Policy officer at Embassy of the Netherlands in New Zealand and the South Pacific

1mo

Amazing Jason!! Cool organisation and great cause. Good luck 🍀

Thalia Kehoe Rowden

Executive Director at Human Rights Measurement Initiative

1mo

Congratulations on the new role and the important work.

Hjalmar Nyqvist

Programmamedewerker bij het Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

1mo

Congrats Jason! Best of luck in your new role

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