ALMA is a non-profit organization  always working on current projects, creating new ones, and maintaining old ones. This organization focuses on the environment, keeping it clean and using its resources in a sustainable way. ALMA currently works in Tofo and the city of Inhambane, both of which are situated in the Inhambane province in the south of Mozambique. Due to its glorious beaches and quiet town atmosphere, Tofo has always been a popular holiday location, mainly for South African tourists. In recent years the visitors demographics have become more international, and factors such as growth of the diving industry and unique marine life have contributed to the rapid increase of tourism. 

Because there are many more visitors to this region, there is more waste that needs to be disposed of than ever before. It also means that different kinds of waste now need to disposed of in a responsible manner. Previously, waste would have been small-scale and predominantly organic, and local people often burnt waste to get rid of it. For example, goods bought in the market used to be wrapped and carried in banana leaves, and now all goods purchased are put in plastic bags.

Essentially, further development and increasing tourism has led to a larger volume of waste, and a wider range of materials such as plastics, metal, and other materials that cannot be safely burned. The introduction of more non-organic materials needs to accompanied by the awareness of the effect this has on the environment. In this way people can then make an informed decision about which materials to use and how to dispose of them.

Currently, old vehicle batteries are often disposed of in the lagoon, an area used locally for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables. This could potentially cause serious health issues, as toxic material could seep into the water table and the food chain. Waste has also been dumped into the sea, which can cause problems for the unique and varied marine life in Mozambique waters. For example, turtles can easily mistake a plastic bag for a jellyfish, which is a favoured part of their diet. After ingesting the plastic bag, a turtle can no longer feed and subsequently can starve to death. Plastic bags also cause suffocation. The waters off the coast of Mozambique are home to many rare and endangered marine species; ALMA recognizes this and works to contribute to keeping it that way.

Despite the huge increase in waste, essentially there is no comprehensive infrastructure to deal with this problem. Dump sites exist in both Tofo and Inhambane, but they are both very full and there is currently no distinction between organic and non-organic waste. It has since become clear that previous attitudes towards waste disposal, as well as methods for waste disposal urgently need to change. For this to happen ALMA recognizes how crucial it is to raise awareness, and alternatives offered for waste to be disposed of responsibly. This is happening gradually, but this area is one that has changed and is continuing to change rapidly. Because the volume of visitors and rubbish has increased dramatically and will continue to increase, the problem needs to be tackled urgently and in a sustainable way.