Teaches communities proper composting methods to increase the amount of available compost

The ‘Master Compost Training Programme’ is a train-the-trainer programme in which graduates teach others how to compost as well as the benefits of improving soil quality with compost. Importantly they also create a community composting demonstration project (also called a capstone project).

The Centre for Zero Waste & Development in Africa (CZWDA) is committed to encouraging composting and compost use as a key sustainability strategy to create employment, improve soil vitality, protect watersheds, reduce storm water run-off and erosion, cut waste, avoid landfill methane emissions, save local governments and businesses money, as well as build resilient local economies.

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Teaches communities proper composting methods to increase the amount of available compost

Centre 4 Zero Waste & Development in Africa

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A non-profit organisation that has been actively engaging the general public, the private sector, organisations, policy makers and local government in sustainable zero waste strategies and climate solutions, urgently addressing the challenges that waste management systems in Africa face. Since its establishment, The Centre for Zero Waste and Development in Africa (CZWDA) has so far trained more than 1000 teachers, local governments, parliamentarians and community leaders in zero waste solutions and climate change. The organisation has further engaged about 120,000 pupils and students to be active environmental agents in their communities. Their CEO, Mr. Billy Lombe is a Member and on the African board for 'Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives' and 'Break free from plastic'. He is also a member of IPEN.

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Teaches communities proper composting methods to increase the amount of available compost

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