DAR ES SALAAM, May 16 -- TANZANIA generates more than 14 million tonnes of waste annually, with environmental experts describing the growing volumes as a valuable economic resource capable of creating jobs, generating income and driving the green economy if properly managed and recycled.

The revelation was made yesterday in Dar es Salaam during a national meeting of environmental stakeholders organised by the National Environment Management Council to discuss the future of waste management and promote the recycling sector in the country.

Stakeholders at the meeting were informed that between 40 and 50 per cent of all waste generated in the country comes from major cities including Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma, Mbeya and Tanga, ...