Topic: plastic pollution
PLASTIC WITHOUT BORDERS
Waste Colonialism: Who Bears the Cost of Plastic Waste?
14 Nov, 2025 05:10 PM
To address waste colonialism, we need to reduce plastic at the source. Using reusable, refillable, and non-toxic materials can cut down the amount of waste created.
To address waste colonialism, we need to reduce plastic at the source. Using reusable, refillable, and non-toxic materials can cut down the amount of waste created.
PLASTIC DANGERS
Avoid Toxic Plastics: Make Healthier Kitchen Choices
19 Feb, 2025 05:23 PM
When electronic waste is recycled into new plastic products, including kitchenware, these harmful substances can leach into food during cooking, especially when exposed to high heat. Thus, while recycling plastics is often seen as a way to reduce pollutio
When electronic waste is recycled into new plastic products, including kitchenware, these harmful substances can leach into food during cooking, especially when exposed to high heat. Thus, while recycling plastics is often seen as a way to reduce pollutio
ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT
Trader Arrested for Illegal Supply of Plastic Bags in Nairobi
15 Nov, 2024 03:51 PM
The arrest followed a tip-off that led to an intelligence-led investigation by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Acting on the information, NEMA Police mobilized officers who posed as buyers to identify and apprehend the suspect. The o
The arrest followed a tip-off that led to an intelligence-led investigation by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Acting on the information, NEMA Police mobilized officers who posed as buyers to identify and apprehend the suspect. The o
MICROPLASTICS SURGE
New Study Reveals Startling Increase in Human Microplastic Intakes
15 Aug, 2024 12:47 PM
Microplastics may carry disease-causing organisms, potentially leading to diseases in the environment. They can also affect the health and functions of the soil. According to a report by Science Daily, when microplastics are present in the soil, earthworm
Microplastics may carry disease-causing organisms, potentially leading to diseases in the environment. They can also affect the health and functions of the soil. According to a report by Science Daily, when microplastics are present in the soil, earthworm
PLASTIC REFORM
Plastic Negotiations: Kenya Takes Centre Stage for Reforms
02 Jul, 2024 11:48 AM
According to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the country is actively engaged in these global negotiations driven by an elaborate stakeholder engagement process that covers public and private sector involvement as well as civil so
According to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the country is actively engaged in these global negotiations driven by an elaborate stakeholder engagement process that covers public and private sector involvement as well as civil so
PLASTIC SCOURGE
The Losing Global Battle against Plastic Wastes
19 Jun, 2024 12:56 PM
A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum suggests that if plastic pollution continues unabated, the amount of plastic could outweigh fish in the oceans by 2050.
A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum suggests that if plastic pollution continues unabated, the amount of plastic could outweigh fish in the oceans by 2050.
