KARA join forces with Taka Taka Ni Mali to amplify awareness on waste segregation at source

KENYA – The Kenya Alliance of Residents Association has forged an alliance with Taka Taka Ni Mali to spearhead education and awareness campaigns on sustainable waste management and at-source segregation in neighborhoods and resident associations nationwide.

According to KARA, this collaboration targets the primary stakeholders in waste management at the household level.

Recent endeavors have failed to encompass house helps, who serve as the custodians of waste in urban dwellings, as noted by Canol Ojukwu of KARA.

The initiative by KARA endeavors to engage all participants in the waste value chain, particularly within residential areas, to propel the nation towards a recycling-centric economy.

Waste segregation at source in Kenya entails segregating different types of waste materials at the point of generation, be it households, businesses, or institutions.

This practice involves categorizing waste into distinct classes such as organic waste, recyclables, and non-recyclables to facilitate appropriate disposal and recycling.

In Kenya, waste segregation at source is a pivotal component of waste management, championed by governmental entities and various environmental organizations.

The benefits of waste segregation at source include;

Reduction of waste sent to landfill: By separating waste at the source, recyclable materials can be diverted from landfills, reducing the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of in landfills.

Promotion of recycling: Segregating waste at source makes it easier to recycle materials such as plastics, glass, paper, and metals, which can then be processed and reused in the manufacturing of new products.

Reduction of environmental pollution: Proper waste segregation helps prevent pollution of water bodies, soil, and air by reducing the amount of waste that ends up in the environment.

Creation of employment opportunities: Waste segregation at source can create job opportunities in the recycling industry, as well as in waste collection and sorting facilities.

To promote waste segregation at source in Kenya, the government, through the Sustainable Waste Management Act, is pushing of better practices in management waste as the country is pushing towards a circular economy.

In a concurrent development, the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) is collaborating with esteemed partners to conduct a cleanup exercise in Kisumu City.

As part of an ongoing sensitization campaign in the Nyanza and Western regions, this joint endeavor seeks to actively contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment.

Scheduled for February 23, 2024, the cleanup activity in Kisumu City underscores a collective commitment to effecting positive change. Join us in making a tangible impact and paving the way for a more sustainable future!

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