Event Description
Plastic Waste Management and Sustainable Solutions in Bujumbura, Burundi
Green Sustainable Environmental Consulting (GSECO) is organizing an environmental awareness and technical engagement event focused on plastic waste management in Bujumbura, Burundi, addressing one of the city’s most pressing environmental challenges.
The event aims to raise awareness and promote practical solutions for the prevention, reduction, collection, recycling, and environmentally sound management of plastic waste. Discussions will focus on the impacts of plastic pollution on urban environments, waterways, public health, and Lake Tanganyika, as well as regulatory frameworks and sustainable waste management strategies applicable to Bujumbura.
Key topics will include plastic waste characterization, source segregation, recycling and recovery options, extended producer responsibility (EPR), community participation, and innovative approaches to reducing plastic leakage into the environment. The event will bring together municipal authorities, environmental regulators, private sector stakeholders, waste operators, NGOs, community representatives, and technical experts.
By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing, this event supports the development of integrated and sustainable plastic waste management solutions that contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient Bujumbura.