SMEP Resources
Clarifying the taxonomy of plastics and bioplastics: Toward a ‘Zero-Trace Plastic’ material framework
Clarifying the taxonomy of plastics and bioplastics: Toward a ‘Zero-Trace’ Plastic’ (ZTP) Material Framework In this communication brief, the authors outline an important challenge, particularly distinguishing between the plastic substitutes (nature-based non-plastic materials) and plastic alternatives (better plastics in terms of biodegradability and compostability, but still plastic traces are available)
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
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
Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes: Insights from Bangladesh
Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes Insights from Bangladesh Bangladesh is a hotspot for plastic waste entering the ocean and was among the top 20 countries in 2016 with the highest volumes of mismanaged plastic waste generated by coastal populations – approximately 360,000 tonnes. Of the 87,000 tonnes of
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.
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