As the world marks the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, environmental advocacy groups Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Africa and the Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) are calling for urgent action against the unchecked dumping of textile waste in Africa. With the theme "Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles," this year’s observance highlights the devastating impact of fast fashion on the environment, particularly in the Global South.
