Stepping up for the planet in 50km charity challenge

The Ecosurety team are taking on a hiking expedition to tackle the global waste crisis in support of WasteAid. 

26 of our people are taking on a tough 50km hiking challenge on 12–13 June 2025, all in support of the global waste charity WasteAid.

Driven by our mission to rid the world of unnecessary packaging, the team will be tackling diverse terrain as part of their annual walking challenge, following the success of last year’s Welsh 3000s hike. This year’s challenge will push participants to their limits - covering 50km in just two days - all to raise vital funds for WasteAid’s work in tackling the global waste crisis.

Tackling the global waste crisis

The stakes couldn’t be higher. 1 in 3 people globally lack access to basic waste services. Each year approximately 9 million people die of diseases linked to mismanagement of waste and pollutants, 20 times more than die from malaria.

WasteAid tackles this by supporting inclusive circular economies in some of the world’s most underserved regions - helping communities to create jobs, improve public health, and reduce pollution.

Will Ghali, Ecosurety CEO commented:

Ceris Turner-Bailes, WasteAid CEO commented:

Supporting the work of WasteAid

Since 2021, WasteAid has delivered 25 programme interventions in 10 countries, positively impacting nearly 1.4 million people - and the funds we raise will help the charity scale up its life-changing work.

The team is aiming to raise as much as possible through their challenge, and supporters can donate via their JustGiving page.

The walking challenge is the first of multiple fundraising initiatives in support of WasteAid taking place throughout the year. Stay up-to-date with all our fundraising efforts on our LinkedIn page!