Zanzibar is a jewel in the crown of the Indian Ocean. Sitting just off the coast of Tanzania, it’s rich history, culture and world class beaches make it a fabulous place for over 400,000 tourists to explore every year. But with a lack of municipal waste management systems, plastic is a problem.
The TUI Care Foundation and social enterprise Chako have teamed up to help create a cleaner Zanzibar. Focusing on waste reduction, as well as capacity building and waste awareness activities, the project creates multiple economic opportunities for artisans, waste collectors, trainers, designers and students, whilst also developing environmental solutions for Zanzibar. It also puts an emphasis on recycling and upcycling waste into beautiful interior items, souvenirs and accessories which are sold to tourists and tourism businesses on Zanzibar and beyond.
