Webinar
Waste management in Africa: introducing the “CLAP” coalition
An introduction to the “Closing the Loop in Africa Partnership” (CLAP) coalition led by Circul'R and AFD: a multi-stakeholder partnership approach to waste management in Africa.
Speakers
Jérémie Bonhomme
Director, Circular Public Policy
Eva Arth Grandemange
Managing Consultant
Sixtine Jourde-Roussel
Coalitions Director
Agenda
Agenda
- Waste management, a central challenge for the African continent
- Our ambition for the CLAP coalition
- The CLAP coalition's value proposition
- Practical next steps
External speaker
- Aminata Cissé Niono, Project Team Leader, AFD
Key takeaways
- Africa generates 125 million tonnes of municipal solid waste a year, of which only 55% is collected; this volume is expected to double by 2050 to reach 244 million tonnes.
- WEEE represents a poorly exploited “urban mine”: 3.2 million tonnes generated, a recycling rate below 1%, and $3.2 billion worth of valuable materials left unrecovered.
- Close to 900,000 tonnes of used clothing are exported to Africa every year, of which 30% to 50% are ultimately unusable and more than 70% end up in open landfill.
- 40% of the plastics consumed in Africa are imported, only 4% are recycled, and plastic waste management absorbs up to 20% of municipal budgets.
- The CLAP coalition, led by AFD and Circul'R, structures its work around two priorities: supporting public policy and helping local circular solutions emerge.
Webinar replay
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What sets Circul'R apart from a generalist consulting firm?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What types of organizations do you work with?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What is the process for a consulting project with Circul'R?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
Do you operate only in France or internationally as well?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
How can circular economy principles be practically integrated into an existing business strategy?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What is a sector-based coalition and how can I get involved?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
How do you measure the results of your projects?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
What is the average duration of a project?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.
How do I join the Circul'R Club?
Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.