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Can Corporate Social Responsibility Help Solve Lusaka’s Plastic Waste Problem? 🇿🇲

Across Lusaka and many parts of Zambia, one type of waste has become impossible to ignore—discarded plastic sachets commonly known as “chi drip.”

From drainage systems to roadsides and marketplaces, these plastic packages are among the most visible forms of litter in our communities. While sachet water has helped provide affordable drinking water to many people, poor disposal practices are creating a growing solid waste management challenge.

This is where Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can make a real difference.

Companies producing sachet water, soft drinks, and fast-moving consumer goods—including major manufacturers like Trade Kings Group—have an opportunity to go beyond business and actively contribute to cleaner communities.

One simple but impactful solution is the provision of public waste bins in areas where their products are highly consumed.

Imagine branded bins placed in: ✅ Markets
✅ Bus stations
✅ Schools
✅ Townships and high-density areas

This could:

Encourage responsible waste disposal

Reduce littering

Prevent blocked drainages and flooding

Improve sanitation and environmental health

Sometimes, solving a big problem starts with a simple intervention.

CSR should not only focus on visibility—it should focus on sustainability and community impact. By investing in waste management initiatives, companies can strengthen their relationship with the public while contributing to a cleaner Zambia.

This discussion also presents an excellent research opportunity for students and scholars in environmental studies, public health, business, and social sciences.

Possible research areas include: 📌 The impact of CSR on solid waste management
📌 Consumer behavior and plastic waste disposal
📌 The effectiveness of public waste bins in reducing litter
📌 Private sector participation in environmental sustainability

The conversation around solid waste management in Zambia requires collaboration between communities, local authorities, researchers, and the private sector.

A cleaner Lusaka—and a cleaner Zambia—is possible when responsibility is shared




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