From Frustration to Action The Birth of Zero Waste Palestine
In this episode of Impact Talk, Nadine Zidani sat down with Najla Abdellatif, a Swedish-Palestinian environmental advocate and founder of Zero Waste Palestine. Najla shares her journey of cultural influences, the motivation behind her initiative, and the challenges she faces in promoting sustainability in Palestine. The conversation explores the intersection of environmental issues with social and political injustice, innovative strategies for raising sustainability awareness, and the importance of community engagement. Najla emphasizes the need for a collective approach to sustainability and offers practical advice for those looking to adopt a zero waste lifestyle.
In this episode, you will gain insights on:
- The motivation behind Zero Waste Palestine and Najla’s journey to environmental advocacy.
- How cultural influences and daily life challenges shaped her approach to sustainability in Palestine.
- The connection between waste, environmental impact, and political injustice, and how Najla addresses these intersections.
- Strategies for raising awareness and engaging communities in sustainability efforts.
- Najla’s vision for the future of Zero Waste Palestine
- Advice for those who want to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle.
Guest Bio:
Najla Abdellatif Vallander, is a Swedish-Palestinian environmental advocate dedicated to equipping others with the knowledge and drive to live consciously and sustainably. Through her initiative, Zero Waste Palestine, Najla raises awareness of environmental topics and inspires households to adopt waste-free and sustainable practices in the MENA region.
Najla has been featured in Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30, the 2024 edition, and received the prestigious Forbes Award for her incredible work in social impact.
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