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We are making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions through our PET plastic recycling efforts! From January to May, we collected and recycled: 📊 January: 70,484 kgs 📊 February: 114,037 kgs 📊 March: 140,465 kgs 📊 April: 153,853 kgs 📊 May: 133,607 kgs This translates to a total of over 612,446 kgs of PET plastic waste collected in that period, preventing approximately 1,200 tons of CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere, this reduction show the positive impact that our company has on the environment. We are transparent in our activities as we aim to scale up our operations #Plasticrecycling #Sustainability #SDGs #GreenBusiness #CircularEconomy African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) | Hand in Hand Eastern Africa | Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)

Maven Carnival 2024 in summary 🎊🎉 Offsetting our carbon footprint ☑️ Repurposing plastic waste ☑️ #ghana #sdgs #climateaction #mavencarnival #sustainability #Africa #climatechange #circulareconomy

Recently, Kenya was in the spotlight due to the INC (Inter-govt negotiation committee) process on Plastic Pollution .... But it was in late 2021/early 2022, I was grateful to have worked with Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd. to develop a multi-phase project leveraging their amazing work on the ground involving community based collection and sorting towards recycling to high value applications. While the issue of plastic waste in #africa is significant combined with local challenges such as lack of formal structures, currency devaluation, electricity shortages etc., i was struck by the raw energy and resilience of the disruptive innovators I met including Keiran Smith Karim Debabe It felt like home having grown up in a similar environment in South Asia myself. The challenges to build a scaled eco-system in such environments are not easy but this is where the work we do is so critical. I will be keeping a close-eye on how this project evolves in the coming years as this provides a solution model at scale in the Global South towards upcycling while uplifting lives and communities around it. This project (in a nutshell) will enable: 1. Scaling of their current collection of 50-80MT of plastic waste to 2500MT every month working with >2,000 aggregator partners (50x scale up!!!) 2. Building recycling infrastructure to cater to food contact applications for HDPE, PP and PET 3. Developing technical capabilities to customize 'recipes' according to bespoke customer requirements 4. Expanding crowd-sourcing of plastic waste to households through digital capabilities Nicholas Kolesch Martyn Tickner Philippe Montagné Can you share some scalable, best practices of plastic waste management in the Global South? #globalsouth #socialentrepreneurship #endplasticwaste #upcycling

In the first quarter of 2024, our #Reward4Recycling initiative achieved remarkable results, diverting 5791 Kgs of waste from landfills and incinerators. #Reward4Recycling isn't just any initiative, it's a game-changer. Our comprehensive door-to-door solid waste collection program incentivizes participation by rewarding individuals based on the volume and type of waste they contribute. Want to know more about how we're driving positive change in waste management? 🔄🗑️ Download your copy of our quarterly newsletter to dive deeper into the impact of #Reward4Recycling and how you can be a part of the solution. Together, let's make every effort count towards a more sustainable future. #Reward4Recycling #TakaNiAjira #BeProudOfEachKilo ISWA International Solid Waste Association WIEGO - Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) International Alliance of Waste Pickers Africa Circular Economy Research and Policy Network (ACERPiN) UNDP Tanzania UNDP Accelerator Labs Alliance to End Plastic Waste Plastic Pollution Coalition Umesh Madhavan Fair Circularity Initiative The Circulate Initiative Eng. Allen M Kimambo Beatha Malauri, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation (JMKF) Zoë Lenkiewicz Sonia Dias Taylor Cass Talbott Esther Chibueyin Fagbo Kabir (Qabeer) Arora (Jalandhari) Kari Herlevi Valérie Boiten Miranda Schnitger Ellen MacArthur Foundation Ntabazi Raymond James Joyce Gachugi - Waweru PAKPRO Kenya Kenya national waste pickers

Kenya generates about 2.1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet over 88% is not recycled ♻️. Instead, it ends up in water bodies (rivers) 🌊, causing significant environmental damage 🌍 and posing risks to aquatic life 🐠 and human health 🏥. To curb this, we must intentionally set up comprehensive waste management systems. This includes building and maintaining recycling facilities 🏗️, implementing effective waste collection and segregation processes 🚮, and promoting public awareness campaigns 📢 about the importance of recycling and proper waste disposal. Additionally, strict regulations ⚖️ must be enforced to ensure compliance and accountability across all sectors. We are all environmental stakeholders 🌱, and we are responsible for taking action. By working together, with the government, communities, businesses, and individuals 🤝, we can create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future 🌿. Antony Makanga DICKSON ESAMAI Eboi E. Michael Kulundu Blancos viva #CleanEnvironment #Recycling #Plasticwaste #wastemanagement

This Global Recycling Day, CropLife Africa Middle East recognises the #RecyclingHeroes transforming empty agrochemical containers and farm plastics into sustainable solutions stewarding a greener agricultural future across sub-Saharan Africa. Through pioneering community partnerships between industry, research institutes and entrepreneurs, used pesticide packaging can get safely recycled or repurposed. However, a lot more remains to be done via appropriate legislative frameworks. These circular innovations not only prevent dangerous dumping, protecting people and ecosystems. But also create youth-run microbusinesses and skilled green jobs benefitting local economies through sustainable waste management models rooted in public and private collaboration. This Global Recycling Day, we applaud the people, places and innovative activities demonstrating agriculture’s immense potential as a recycling force for good. Your efforts to close the loop while closing social gaps inspire us to dream bigger and boldly build greener communities through strategic alliances.

Grateful for the insights gained at the Sustainable Packaging Summit! A big thank you to the exceptional speakers who shed light on crucial topics like Waste Management, Circular Economy, and Climate Change. Did you know that, despite efforts to use recyclable plastic packaging, many countries lack the necessary infrastructure for recycling? It's a global concern that hits close to home - researchers discovered a shocking 40kg of plastic in a cow's stomach in Kenya. Even amidst these challenges, Europe, as a leader in sustainability, is forging ahead. A new regulation, common to all member countries, is in the works: the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). It's a testament to our collective commitment to addressing these pressing issues. Let's stay informed and engaged with RegASK™! Together, we can make strides towards a more sustainable and responsible future. ♻️🌍 #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #PPWR #SustainabilitySummit

Through The SMEP Programme, the Flipflopi Project has established a plastic waste management system currently reaching 70% of Lamu archipelago’s population, where we collect and handle recyclable plastics within a circular economy model. From the plastic waste, we produce traditional furniture and artisanal boats, preserving heritage craftsmanship and generating economic opportunities. However, hard to recycle and low-quality plastic products and packaging are on the rise due to their affordability, and compound the challenge of disparate waste management systems. The complexity of the problem requires a systemic approach that tackle’s the issue from every angle. Together with ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna we believe effective legislation that is regional in approach provides a critical step forward in enabling the transition to a circular economy. The Draft Bill calling for an end to specific unnecessary SUPs within the East African Community is gaining ground after convening members of parliament from 7 East African countries who were in unanimous agreement for a regional approach. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dEnq8H78

Have you ever wondered where your daily waste goes? As a new UNODC report highlights, a lot of our #waste in Europe still ends up in Southeast Asia. What's even more concerning: 15 to 30% of these waste shipments are #illegal. Once this trash is illegally disposed of, it has a major impact on our environment and health. Yuyun Ismawati Drwiega shared stories with me about Indonesian villagers living near dumping sites. They often develop respiratory, stomach diseases, or even cancer from the smoke of burnt plastic and toxic food, and are forced to leave their homes. Apart from its detrimental effects on health, ecosystems, and biodiversity, illegal waste trade exacerbates the challenges of climate change and undermines the circular economy. So what can be done to stop waste trafficking? My latest for Deutsche Welle. https://lnkd.in/d5-_yk5U

On #GlobalRecyclingDay, we spotlight Keiran Smith, CEO of recycling company Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd. who shares his view on the pivotal role of informal waste workers in tackling the plastic pollution challenge. A core part of Mr Green Africa’s work is integrating informal waste workers into their formal value chain which not only increases the amount of post-consumer plastic waste collected but also provides workers an opportunity to earn a fair and transparent income and other benefits. Our Responsible Sourcing Initiative is a global multi-year program focused on addressing human rights issues in plastic recycling supply chains. All stakeholders including governments, brands, recyclers, aggregators, and waste worker associations have a part to play in ensuring inclusive and socially responsible supply chains. Join us, as we pursue our goal of improving the lives of 50,000 waste workers by 2025. View full video: https://bit.ly/RSI-Video #responsiblesourcing #circulareconomy #plasticwaste #plasticpollution #plasticimpact #oceanplastic #sustainability #sustainableimpact #socialimpact #wastemanagement #recycling #recycledplastic #justransition #wasteworkers #informaleconomy #supplychains