SWA-SL Eco-Green School Program
The Eco-Green Schools project is an evolving initiative encouraging youths to establish connections with their environment by providing them the opportunity to actively protect it. It all starts in the classroom; it expands to the school and eventually fosters change in the community at large. Through this project, youths will experience a sense of achievement at being able to have a say in the environmental management policies of their schools, ultimately steering them towards SWA-SL Eco-Green School certification and the prestige which comes with being awarded a SWA-SL Eco-Green Flag. The Eco-Green Schools project is an ideal way for schools to embark on a meaningful path towards improving the environment in both the school and the local community while at the same time having a life-long positive impact on the lives of young people, their families, school, staff and local authorities.
Plastic FREE July National Campaign
Every July, SWA-SL joins the global Plastic Free July movement, challenging our communities to take action against plastic pollution. This campaign empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations across the country to refuse single-use plastics and embrace sustainable alternatives. Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing our nation. From clogged drainage systems in our cities to contaminated beaches and waterways, single-use plastics threaten our health, environment, and future. Plastic Free July offers an opportunity for every Sierra Leonean to be part of the solution.
How to Participate:
Share your plastic-free journey on social media using #PlasticFreeJulySL
Refuse plastic bags, bottles, straws, and unnecessary packaging
Choose reusable alternatives like cloth bags, water bottles, and food containers
Support local businesses that minimize plastic use
Join our community events and clean-up activities
Whether you’re taking your first step or you’re already a sustainability champion, Plastic Free July is for everyone. Small changes add up to make a big difference. Together, we can reduce plastic waste, protect our environment, and build a cleaner, healthier Sierra Leone.
Clean Up Campaigns
The Solid Waste Alliance Sierra Leone (SWA-SL) Clean-Up Campaign is a community-driven initiative dedicated to creating cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environments across Sierra Leone. Through this campaign, SWA-SL mobilizes residents, schools, local councils, and businesses to take collective action against littering and poor waste management practices.
Our clean-up activities focus on removing waste from streets, markets, beaches, and drainage systems while raising public awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal and recycling. Each event serves as both a hands-on clean-up effort and an educational opportunity to inspire long-term behavioral change.
SWA-SL also trains and equips waste workers with safety gear and best practices to ensure their well-being during clean-up operations. By empowering local communities and promoting environmental stewardship, the campaign contributes to improved public health, reduced pollution, and enhanced urban resilience.
The Clean-Up Campaign is part of SWA-SL’s broader mission to advance sustainable waste management solutions and foster civic responsibility. Together, these efforts aim to build a cleaner Sierra Leone. one community at a time. Be part of the change by volunteering, sponsoring, or partnering with SWA-SL. Every action counts toward a cleaner, greener future for all.