Less Plastic in Bagamoyo & Dar Coast

Shamba Box, a registered and licensed agricultural consultancy based in Tanzania, has embarked on a project aimed at reducing marine plastic pollution in the coastal areas of Bagamoyo and Dar es Salaam. The project’s primary objective is to develop and implement innovative solutions to reduce the amount of plastic waste that enters the ocean. By doing so, the project aims to raise awareness among coastal communities about the dangers of plastic waste to the marine ecosystem and foster sustainable waste management practices.

To achieve these objectives, the project will carry out a series of activities, including community sensitization, innovative solutions development, and monitoring and evaluation. Community sensitization will involve workshops, seminars, and community meetings to educate the communities on the dangers of plastic waste to the marine ecosystem and their livelihoods. The project will identify, develop and implement innovative solutions, which may include establishing community-based plastic waste collection systems, developing sustainable waste management practices, promoting the use of biodegradable packaging materials, and establishing a recycling center in the community. The project will also conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities to track progress and ensure that the project objectives are being met.

The budget for the project will cover community sensitization, innovative solutions development, and monitoring and evaluation. The project’s success will contribute to the long-term health of the marine ecosystem and protect the livelihoods of people who depend on the ocean for their income.

Marine plastic pollution is a global concern, and innovative solutions are needed to tackle the problem. Shamba Box’s project is a step towards reducing the amount of plastic waste that enters the ocean in Bagamoyo and Dar es Salaam coastal areas.

The project’s focus on community sensitization and sustainable waste management practices is commendable and will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the environment and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

It is essential to continue working towards reducing marine plastic pollution, and Shamba Box’s project is a great example of how innovative solutions can be developed to tackle environmental challenges.