plastic waste

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ECONOMY

UN Report Outlines Systemic Change Necessary for the Plastics Economy

Systemic change to the entire plastics economy is needed to halt ocean plastic pollution. That’s the overwhelming message from a new United Nations...

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 Coca-Cola system in Kenya on 25th June unveiled a new iconic look for its leading sparkling soft drink brand, Sprite. The lemon-lime...

A dump in Tudor, Mombasa Kenya.
BUSINESS

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

BY JOSEPHINE WAWIRA Plastic, plastic, plastic everywhere! Not a place you can turn to without being greeted by the sight of plastic. Plastic...

Dumpsite in Nairobi - A volunteer cleaner wades through a batch of plastic trash floating in River Njoro Nakuru Kenya www.businesstoday.co.ke
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Old Habits Clogging Quest to Clear Africa’s Plastic Waste Problem

Africa’s increasing population and bulging economy could trigger a spike in plastic pollution if countries fail to fix their respective waste management systems....

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

The Kenya PET Recycling Company (PETCO) alongside brand owners, retailers, bottlers and converters through the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has re-affirmed its...

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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...