The initiative has been launched today to “mark the start” of Global Recycling Day, which is taking place tomorrow. The foundation’s Africa programme for 2030 is set to focus on five key areas over the coming years “to help build a collective approach for Africa”. Meanwhile, the book series is to comprise of eight educational study guides about recycling and waste management, targeted at children between 5-12. ResourceMr Baxi said that in celebration of the Global Recycling Day tomorrow (18 March), 10 winners of ‘recycling heroes’ chosen from across the world will be announced, each awarded $1,000. “Now is the time for Africa to embrace solutions that tackle the climate emergency head on, and recycling is a critical part of the picture.”

Source: The North Africa Journal March 17, 2023 17:09 UTC