This study used empirical evidence from
projects in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Kenya which are part of the SMEP programme plastic portfolio, to analyse the role of their plastic recycling and upcycling systems and estimate reductions in human health impacts.
Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Human Health Read More »
In South Asia, the urgent need for affordable mobility has led to a rapid embrace of e-mobility, but often with regrettable technology choices like lead-acid batteries (LABs) used in electric 3-wheelers. This report explores the challenges associated with LABs as well as potential solutions to managing these in Bangladesh.
Battery Value Chains: The challenges for e-mobility in South Asia Read More »
This case study 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.
Pineapple Farming Waste Management: A Case Study on Mananasi Fibre Ltd Read More »
This study examines the challenge of improving water access to meet SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), while also reducing dependence on plastic-based water delivery systems, such as those using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) sachets by considering the traditional technology of ceramic gravity filters.
Solutions in Traditional Knowledge: Gravity water filters Read More »
Using a mixed method approach, this report examines the plastic portfolio intervention projects under the SMEP Programme, identifies lessons learned from the contextual and policy environment in which they operate as well as documents their business ecosystems, through which their social and environmental impact can be better understood.
Plastics Management and Recycling amid Global Governance Change Read More »
This research reports investigates the market dynamics of the secondhand clothing trade in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, two Least Developed Countries. Under this challenging economic context, individuals and families have limited disposable income, making affordability of products essential for consumers, who often resort to secondhand product markets.
Secondhand Clothing Markets Read More »
Waste-to-Energy Market Assessment The case for anaerobic digestion in Kenya and Uganda Organic waste is released through water and land pathways into waterbodies and landfills. Release of organic waste into these pathways results in production of greenhouse gas and negatively impacts aquatic and human health. This report investigate the potential of anaerobic digestion as a suitable
Waste-to-Energy Market Assessment: The case for anaerobic digestion in Kenya and Uganda Read More »
This report investigates whether organic pyrolysis could be an effective technological solution to the current unsustainable rate of GHG emissions accredited to the many food & beverage industries in these countries.