“Waste volumes have reduced, and the environment is cleaner than before. This work is a solution not just for us, but for the entire community.”

“I used to see waste as a nuisance, but now I realise it can create opportunities.People are beginning to see the benefits, we’re building a cleaner environment, and it’s changing lives.”

“Now, the market is cleaner, and more vendors are embracing zero-waste principles,” Issa says. He also highlights a shift in perceptions: “Waste sorting was once seen as women’s work, but now men and women participate equally.”

"The launch of the buy back center at the M.R.F not only strengthens efforts towards a cleaner environment but also gives youth an extra way to earn an income by selling the waste they've collected to the facility."