How Can Africa Create a Circular Economy for Plastics?

Africa is facing a rapidly growing plastic waste challenge, with millions of tons of plastic entering landfills and oceans every year. However, this challenge also presents a powerful opportunity to build a circular economy that transforms waste into value.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how African countries can transition from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular system where plastics are reduced, reused, recycled, and reintegrated into the economy.

You will explore real-world solutions, innovative recycling technologies, policy frameworks, and business models that are already making an impact across the continent.

By the end of this course, learners will be equipped with practical knowledge to contribute to sustainable plastic management, launch circular businesses, and support environmental transformation in Africa.