KILIMANJARO, Oct. 20 -- EXPERTS are advocating for a circular economy model in Tanzanias tourist areas, arguing that effective waste management is key to boosting sustainable tourism and contributing significantly to the national economy.

This recommendation was a central theme at the inaugural Tanzania Sustainable Tourism and Innovation Summit (TaSTIS) held recently in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region.

Professor Msafiri Mkonda from the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) explained that a circular economy involves reducing, reusing, recycling and regenerating resources, which directly contributes to the nations wealth.

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