With several of Africa's economies growing fast, bringing about increasing rates of affluence and consumption and all this accompanied by rising urbanisation, Africa's waste is piling up. Some see it as a problem but a growing number sees it as an opportunity to turn waste into wealth right across the continent.
The waste industry worldwide runs into billions of dollars annually. Africa's waste industry is also significant, and growing, opening up opportunities for the creation of new ventures and expansion of existing ones, for the entry and growth of small businesses, job creation and for the introduction of innovations and waste management techniques.
The Waste Indaba, Wastex Africa's conference component, will provide a platform for industry participants from the public and private sector to talk, network and launch exciting new initiatives.
For more information, go to www.wastexafrica.co.za.
