Food Waste in Tanzania: A growing threat to climate, public health
Garbage trucks carry waste to Pugu dumpsite. Studies show most of this waste is unsorted, contributing to environmental hazards as it generates methane triggering greenhouse gas emissions potentially polluting the environment. PHOTO|COURTERSY
In Tanzania, solid waste generation ranges from 14.4 million to 20.7 million tonnes annually, according to the Vice President’s Office responsible for the environment.
