Tipping Point – Africa’s Waste Challenge

Experts argue that as Africa’s urban growth mushroomed by 3.55% per annum over the last two decades – a trend expected to continue well into the future – the problem  of waste management has only become more acute and Africa’s waste generation is expected to reach 244m tonnes per year by 2025.

Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to become the largest area of total waste generation in the world on current trends.

This cover story makes for a sobering read. Click here to find out more…