Solid waste hazardous

Addressing the media at the UN Habitat Day Commemoration press briefing held at the ministry’s headquarters yesterday, Seretse said this year the theme was ‘Municipal Solid Waste Management’. He explained that the issue of solid waste threatening both the environment and public health was further worsened by rapid urbanisation and economic development.  He added that improving solid waste management was critical for sustainable human settlement development. 

“This year’s World Habitat Day encourages government and stakeholders to implement concrete initiatives that will ensure sustainable waste management.  This is crucial in achieving some of the Sustainable Development Goals