PREVENT Steering Committee Elections 2025 | Meet our Candidates
Find the candidates for our steering committee elections 2025 down below, categorised by the sector they wish to represent: the private sector, civil society, and academia.
Once the election form opens, you can vote for a representative from your own sector. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the nominees directly or write an e-mail to contact@prevent-waste.net.
Meet the Candidates for the Private Sector
Ursula Denison – Der Grüne Punkt
About Me:
I aim to turn decades of EPR experience intoglobal solutions that make circularity the norm,not the exception. By joining the PREVENTSteering Committee, I will help scale provenapproaches, foster collaboration, and ensurethat ambition translates into action.
For over three decades, I’ve championed the principles of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as acornerstone of the circular economy. As Head of Corporate Affairs at Der Grüne Punkt and Director of PROEurope, I’ve helped transform EPR from concept into impactful practice—building competitive recyclingmarkets, shaping legislation, and driving innovation. My work bridges strategy and implementation, ensuringproducers take real responsibility for sustainable
packaging solutions worldwide. I have shared my insightsthrough presentations and consulting in Europe, North and South America, and Asia, and have already activelysupported the work of PREVENT.
About the Organization:
Der Grüne Punkt was the global pioneer in EPR-based packaging recycling since 1990 in Germany, the countrynow leading in high-quality plastics recycling. PRO Europe – the umbrella organization of 31 independentnational “Green Dot” PROs – promotes effective EPR programs across Europe to accelerate the circulareconomy.
My Motto for the Circular Economy: “Extended Producer Responsibility – take it at its word.”
Three Priority Topics:
- Empower producers as key drivers of systemic change in the circular economy.
- Design EPR programs that deliver measurable impact and clear accountability for all stakeholders – evenwithout a Global Plastic Treaty.
- Build synergies across value chains—because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Allen M. Kimambo – Zaidi Recyclers Ltd
About Me:
I am Eng. Allen M. Kimambo, a Chemical Engineer, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur passionate about solving Africa’s waste challenges. As the Co-founder and CEO of Zaidi Recyclers Ltd, I leverage technology to promote sustainable waste recovery, financial inclusion, and decent jobs. I have led circular economy initiatives across East and West Africa, trained 1,000+ students, and consulted for organizations like GIZ, UNDP, and Tetra Tech. I also serve as Chairperson of the Tanzania Recyclers Association and Co-founder of TakaNiAjira Foundation.
About the Organization:
Zaidi Recyclers Ltd is a tech-enabled social enterprise based in Tanzania that promotes sustainable waste recovery, recycling, and circular economy solutions. Through innovation, we empower waste pickers, businesses, and local governments across Africa to track waste data, promote recycling, and scale impact.
My Motto for the Circular Economy: “Turning waste into opportunity—empowering people, protecting the planet, and promoting prosperity through innovation and inclusion.”
Three Priority Topics:
- Integration of informal waste workers into formal circular economy systems
- Technology for traceable, inclusive, and data-driven waste management
- EPR and policy frameworks tailored for African waste realities
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About Me:
I am Eng. Allen M. Kimambo, a Chemical Engineer, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur passionate about solving Africa’s waste challenges. As the Co-founder and CEO of Zaidi Recyclers Ltd, I leverage technology to promote sustainable waste recovery, financial inclusion, and decent jobs. I have led circular economy initiatives across East and West Africa, trained 1,000+ students, and consulted for organizations like GIZ, UNDP, and Tetra Tech. I also serve as Chairperson of the Tanzania Recyclers Association and Co-founder of TakaNiAjira Foundation.
About the Organization:
Zaidi Recyclers Ltd is a tech-enabled social enterprise based in Tanzania that promotes sustainable waste recovery, recycling, and circular economy solutions. Through innovation, we empower waste pickers, businesses, and local governments across Africa to track waste data, promote recycling, and scale impact.
My Motto for the Circular Economy: “Turning waste into opportunity—empowering people, protecting the planet, and promoting prosperity through innovation and inclusion.”
Three Priority Topics:
- Integration of informal waste workers into formal circular economy systems
- Technology for traceable, inclusive, and data-driven waste management
- EPR and policy frameworks tailored for African waste realities
Meet the Candidates for the Civil Society
Name Name
About Me:
I am Eng. Allen M. Kimambo, a Chemical Engineer, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur passionate about solving Africa’s waste challenges. As the Co-founder and CEO of Zaidi Recyclers Ltd, I leverage technology to promote sustainable waste recovery, financial inclusion, and decent jobs. I have led circular economy initiatives across East and West Africa, trained 1,000+ students, and consulted for organizations like GIZ, UNDP, and Tetra Tech. I also serve as Chairperson of the Tanzania Recyclers Association and Co-founder of TakaNiAjira Foundation.
About the Organization:
Zaidi Recyclers Ltd is a tech-enabled social enterprise based in Tanzania that promotes sustainable waste recovery, recycling, and circular economy solutions. Through innovation, we empower waste pickers, businesses, and local governments across Africa to track waste data, promote recycling, and scale impact.
My Motto for the Circular Economy: “Turning waste into opportunity—empowering people, protecting the planet, and promoting prosperity through innovation and inclusion.”
Three Priority Topics:
- Integration of informal waste workers into formal circular economy systems
- Technology for traceable, inclusive, and data-driven waste management
- EPR and policy frameworks tailored for African waste realities
Name Test
About Me:
I am Eng. Allen M. Kimambo, a Chemical Engineer, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur passionate about solving Africa’s waste challenges. As the Co-founder and CEO of Zaidi Recyclers Ltd, I leverage technology to promote sustainable waste recovery, financial inclusion, and decent jobs. I have led circular economy initiatives across East and West Africa, trained 1,000+ students, and consulted for organizations like GIZ, UNDP, and Tetra Tech. I also serve as Chairperson of the Tanzania Recyclers Association and Co-founder of TakaNiAjira Foundation.
About the Organization:
Zaidi Recyclers Ltd is a tech-enabled social enterprise based in Tanzania that promotes sustainable waste recovery, recycling, and circular economy solutions. Through innovation, we empower waste pickers, businesses, and local governments across Africa to track waste data, promote recycling, and scale impact.
My Motto for the Circular Economy: “Turning waste into opportunity—empowering people, protecting the planet, and promoting prosperity through innovation and inclusion.”
Three Priority Topics:
- Integration of informal waste workers into formal circular economy systems
- Technology for traceable, inclusive, and data-driven waste management
- EPR and policy frameworks tailored for African waste realities
