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Plastics reduction and management: Regional policies and standards on biodegradation and compostability in East and West Africa

Plastics reduction and management Regional policies and standards on biodegradation and compostability in East and West Africa The issue of plastic pollution in East and West Africa is transboundary in nature, requiring a multi-faceted approach that involves collaboration at national, regional, and international levels. To effectively tackle this crisis, comprehensive policies and coordinated bans such

Beyond compliance: Trade as a channel for the adoption of industrial wastewater treatment in the Global South

Beyond Compliance Trade as a channel for the adoption of industrial wastewater treatment in the Global South Water emerges as a pivotal element within the context of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity. As a fundamental resource for all life forms, water plays a multifaceted role in our ecosystems, as a

SMEP Projects: Spotlight on Kenya

SMEP Projects: Spotlight on Kenya The Republic of Kenya is a key SMEP target country within sub-Saharan Africa. With an economy driven largely by agriculture, industry and services sectors, and an increasing waste management problem, solutions that facilitate the mitigation of pollution from these sectors are critical. This factsheet explores the SMEP Programme’s eight pilot

Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes: Insights from Kenya

Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes Insights from Kenya Plastic waste management is a growing challenge in Kenya – Plastic constitutes an estimated 10-12% of solid waste, roughly 966,000 tonnes per year. Plastic packaging and the food and beverage industry are the largest culprits of this waste. While Kenya has instituted several regulations concerning

Mananasi Fibre’s Pineapple Leaf Waste Management Business Model: An Interactive Tool

Mananasi Fibre’s Pineapple Leaf Waste Management Business Model An Interactive Tool This Interactive Excel Business Model compliments the Mananasi case study report. The report provides an overview of pilot activity that has been undertaken by Mananasi Fibre at the Del Monte Pineapple Estate in Thika, Kenya, commencing in July 2023. The Interactive Business Model has

Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Fish Waste Management

Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Fish Waste Management Inclusive Strategies and Recommendations Through SMEP-funding, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and Rio Fish Limited are piloting the use of fish offal and water hyacinth to generate biogas. The facility was selected as a viable option for installing the biodigester due to the adequate

SMEP-funded Projects: Turning Wastewater into a Resource

SMEP-funded projects that are turning wastewater into a resource Water scarcity is a global issue, with approximately 2.7 billion people afflicted world wide. With the impacts of climate change and the increasing growth in economic development and populations, the need for freshwater water sources will become ever more pressing. One way of addressing this growing

Solutions in Traditional Knowledge: How gravity water filters could help reduce single-use plastics in Sub-Saharan Africa – Technical Cooperation Outcome

Technical Cooperation Outcome Solutions in traditional knowledge How gravity water filters could help reduce single-use plastics in sub-Saharan Africa Universal access to safe and affordable drinking water continues to demand the attention of the United Nations and its member states under SDG 6. However, the construction of new water delivery infrastructure is failing to keep

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