Cameroon Could Be Turning Waste to Energy – Study Uncovers Why It’s Not, and Sets Out Solutions

Many African cities still struggle with litter and garbage that is not properly disposed of. This poses serious public health risks. It attracts vectors of disease like mosquitoes and flies, and can lead to cholera and malaria outbreaks.

Dumping organic waste, like food scraps, in uncontrolled landfills also causes methane emissions. This potent greenhouse gas accelerates climate change. But it can also be useful. It can be converted into nutrient-rich compost or biogas, a renewable energy. This…