Waste management is gradually becoming a serious concern in Tanzania due to limited sorting at source and improper storage, collection, transportation, treatment and final disposal. This implies that significant proportion of the waste generated end up in the environment in an unacceptable ways of disposal which accentuates environmental and public health risks. The waste management problem is more pronounced in squatter settlements, where 70-80% of the urban population resides without the necessary infrastructure and social services. Consequently, over 70% of diseases attended in health facilities in the country are water and sanitation related. We seek to involve youth to be part of the investment in waste removal and management while sustaining the youth status as change makers and problem solvers.

Through the project workshops and training, the youths are able to digest useful ways of recycling waste so as to bring profitability through creative ideas. Some plastic waste like bottles caps can be used to create ear rings and bracelets, some old tires can make chairs and tables or shoes etc. The project is working to expand recycling ideas and create a project recycling hub which in turn can sustain the project and create income generating activities