Waste Pickers in Nairobi Learn Circular Economy Through Play

At Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite, waste pickers are learning about recycling and self‑advocacy through an innovative board game created by the Mazingira Yetu Organization. The game introduces circular economy principles in Sheng slang, helping players grasp concepts like reduce, recycle, and restore. Divided into teams, participants roll dice, answer questions, and debate topics ranging from protective gear to collective bargaining. Waste pickers like Raphael Kung’u and Stanley Kiai say the game has taught them new ways to repurpose plastics and batteries, turning discarded materials into valuable resources. Experts note that game‑based learning can improve understanding of sorting and reuse, empowering informal workers who are vital to recycling systems. Organizers believe the initiative could help stabilize incomes, reduce environmental harm, and elevate waste pickers from invisible scavengers to recognized stewards of urban resources.

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