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"In Africa, the menace of plastic pollution compounds the already daunting challenges of waste management, as our streets become littered and our drainage systems choked with plastics.These non-biodegradable materials pose grave threats to both public health and the environment. By embracing sustainable alternatives and curbing plastic production and usage, we can effectively begin to mitigate the harmful impacts of both macro and microplastics. This is especially critical in regions like ours, where access to adequate medical facilities and personnel is limited. Therefore, it is imperative that we prioritize the development and implementation of policies aimed at reducing plastic consumption and promoting eco-friendly practices to safeguard our health and environment." ~ Davies Ugowe, NGEi.

"Our Moana Oceania is the lifeline for us in the Pacific Islands. As a young person, it is frustrating to see so much plastic waste in our ocean and on our lands" Ms Maureen Volentras, a Samoan law student studying at the University of Auckland, shares her views on the negative effects of plastic waste and the need for plastic producers to take accountability. Delegates from 14 Pacific Islands are meeting in Auckland, New Zealand to prepare for INC-4 in Canada next month. #PlasticsTreaty #CleanPacific #ResilientPacific

ESG Were is our food coming from, feed and all we consume as individuals and industries for all different ingredients. All aspect of ESG, the first thing we look as food processors I want comes from the farms and begin all our traceability, social responsibility, sustainability, water usage, carbon trait and so on. So how can we start a big change to really move forward and clean and stop pollution

"In Africa, the menace of plastic pollution compounds the already daunting challenges of waste management, as our streets become littered and our drainage systems choked with plastics. These non-biodegradable materials pose grave threats to both public health and the environment. By embracing sustainable alternatives and curbing plastic production and usage, we can effectively begin to mitigate the harmful impacts of both macro and microplastics. This is especially critical in regions like ours, where access to adequate medical facilities and personnel is limited. Therefore, it is imperative that we prioritize the development and implementation of policies aimed at reducing plastic consumption and promoting eco-friendly practices to safeguard our health and environment." ~ Davies Ugowe President, NGEi.

As global leaders intensify their efforts to address plastic pollution, East African policymakers took a significant step earlier this year during the East Africa Regional Workshop on Single-Use Plastics. Organized by The FlipFlopi Project, The SMEP Programme, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), The ICCF Group, and ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, the workshop underlined the critical need for collaboration among stakeholders and the importance of capacity building to raise awareness of plastic pollution and its far-reaching social consequences. A unified message emerged from the workshop: the harmonization of regional legislation is essential to effectively combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. This is a pivotal moment for East Africa.

🆕 #Publication: The human dimension of #plasticpollution in the #Caribbean SIDS of Trinidad and Tobago by La Daana K. Kanhai, Elias Keller, Isabell Richter https://lnkd.in/dXCqWRhM Highlights 💡 • Considering human dimensions of plastic pollution crucial for intervention design. • A complex array of factors predict behaviour, intentions, and policy support. • Community perceptions that reflect local realities can inform policy-making.

Catch the Highlights of Policy Forum Guyana's "Waste to Win Challenge" Award Ceremony! Read this latest article about the award ceremony, where schools across Regions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10 collected thousands of plastic bottles and aluminium cans, helping to tackle pollution head-on! Learn more about the winning teams, their incredible efforts, and how we're all coming together for a cleaner, greener future. https://lnkd.in/eg5q-Zb8

🌿 Join Plastic Free July This July, join millions worldwide in reducing plastic waste and becoming part of the solution to plastic pollution. By refusing single-use plastics, we can achieve cleaner streets, protect wildlife, and preserve our beautiful natural environments. Why Take the Challenge? 🌏 Cleaner communities and healthier oceans. 💡 Inspire others to make sustainable changes. 🛠️ Discover new habits and sustainable alternatives. How to Participate: Start Small: Refuse single-use plastic items like straws, bags, and bottles. Get Creative: Use Plastic Free July’s resources to find innovative ways to reduce plastic. Stay Committed: Continue these habits beyond July for a lasting impact. Join this personal challenge that is part of a global effort! 🌐 For more resources and to pledge your commitment, visit Plastic Free July here https://lnkd.in/gqXD9gqh

Plastic is not fantastic. It's bad for our environment and bad for our wildlife. Next month, households, businesses, groups, and schools across the UK are taking part in 'The Big Plastic Count' We know things are bad, so let's get some figures. The more people involved, the better. Get involved. Get registered. Get counting #plastics #plasticwaste #community #ukbusinesses #ukschools #households #groups

As global leaders intensify their efforts to address plastic pollution, East African policymakers took a significant step earlier this year during the East Africa Regional Workshop on Single-Use Plastics. Organized by The FlipFlopi Project, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), The ICCF Group, and ALN, the workshop underlined the critical need for collaboration among stakeholders and the importance of capacity building to raise awareness of plastic pollution and its far-reaching social consequences. At the forefront of these discussions, I had the privilege of representing ALN and engaging with key regional policymakers, including members of national parliaments, the East African Legislative Assembly, and NEMA Kenya. A unified message emerged from the workshop: the harmonization of regional legislation is essential to effectively combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. This is a pivotal moment for East Africa, and as part of my ongoing advocacy efforts, I am working closely with governments and private sector leaders to ensure these regulations are not only adopted but implemented with urgency. Our collaborative efforts continue to shape the future of environmental policy in the region, focusing on the adoption of sustainable plastic substitutes, fostering the development of plastic credits, and leveraging new technologies to address the challenges of plastic waste. With my colleagues from The FlipFlopi Project and ALN, including Dipesh Pabari, Rosa Nduati-Mutero, Faith Macharia, and Wangui Kaniaru, we are committed to driving the #PlasticRevolution forward. Together, we are building momentum toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for East Africa. Glen Wilson Henrique Pacini Jill Barasa Mamo Boru Mamo, EBS #BeatPlasticPollution #PlasticTrade #SubstituteSUPs #PlasticPollution #EastAfrica #ALNImpact