Can we achieve circularity in sanitation if the value chain is fragmented?

Too often, the conversation around circular sanitation focuses on reuse of feacal sludge; compost, biochar, nutrient recovery. But in many African cities, the real challenge lies further upstream: ensuring safe emptying, transport and functioning faecal sludge management (FSM) service chains.

In this paper, together with PRACTICA, we explore Progressive Circularity, a phased approach to strengthening sanitation services, from containment and emptying to transport, treatment and resource recovery.

Drawing on technical examples from PRACTICA and project experience from our FINISH Mondial programme, the paper highlights why strengthening these essential services is a prerequisite for achieving circular sanitation.

Read the paper below to explore how a progressive approach can help build more effective and circular sanitation systems.

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