plastic waste

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ECONOMY

UN Report Outlines Systemic Change Necessary for the Plastics Economy

The experts say they know their recommendations are probably the most demanding and ambitious yet, but warn that time is running out.

Ms Debra Mallowah (left), Vice President, Coca-Cola East and Central Africa Franchise, Dr Catherine Mbaisi, Deputy Director - NEMA
BUSINESS

Sprite Sheds Off Iconic Green Bottle For a Clear Look

The lemon-lime flavoured Sprite will now be packaged in a clear PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottle, marking a historic shift from the green-colored...

A dump in Tudor, Mombasa Kenya.
BUSINESS

Towards a Circular Economy for Plastics, Where it Does Not Become Waste

Plastic is a doubled edged sword. It is very much a part of our lives, being a packaging material for many of the...

Dumpsite in Nairobi - A volunteer cleaner wades through a batch of plastic trash floating in River Njoro Nakuru Kenya www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Old Habits Clogging Quest to Clear Africa’s Plastic Waste Problem

So far, 34 countries on the continent have total or partial bans on different forms of single-use plastic items and packaging.

FEATURED STORY

Manufacturers reaffirm commitment to 70% reduction of plastic waste by 2025

Brand owners urged to demonstrate corporate responsibility and commit to the agreement and following that up with action

FEATURED STORY

Tetra Pak to launch paper straws

Tetra Pak aims to launch a paper straw that is suitable for its portion-sized carton packages before the end of the year, as...