25 Years of Environmental Justice - GAIA and the People Leading It | Andrea Dixon and Maditlhare Koena

In this special 25th anniversary episode, Andrea Dixon (GAIA/BFFP Africa Plastics Associate) is joined by Maditlhare Koena, Deputy Chairperson of the South African Waste Pickers Association (SAWPA). They discuss the vital role of women waste pickers in the global Zero Waste movement, reflect on GAIA’s 25-year journey, and explore the power of grassroots leadership in driving environmental justice.

[Recorded in March 2025] Learn more about SAWPA's work · Africa for Zero Waste Facebook · Follow Africa for Zero Waste on Instagram