Plastics
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Nigeria launches digital waste marketplace to power circular economy, green jobs
The platform will leverage technology to create economic linkages across the recycling ecosystem.
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Mt Kenya East Counties unite for a greener future with landmark waste management pact
The agreement envisions the establishment of regional processing hubs to optimize logistics.
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Premium Blue Economy unveils plastic-to-diesel innovation in Nigeria
NIGERIA – Premium Blue Economy Innovations and Investments Limited, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment, has successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking technology that converts…
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Tiger Brands partners with Fibre Circle to promote recycling education in Gauteng schools
The program equips teachers and pupils with colour-coded recycling bins.
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EMRC advances plastic gas cylinder adoption to final phase
The new household gas cylinders have a capacity of 12.5 kilograms, matching that of existing metal ones.
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Nestlé Nigeria achieves 50% recycled PET inclusion in water packaging
The initiative contributes to Nigeria’s circular economy agenda, transforming waste into value.
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Nigeria’s lawmakers propose green tax on polypropylene to tackle plastic pollution
The committee warns that unchecked production and disposal worsens the country’s waste management challenges.
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Oman’s Environment Authority adopts climate policies to align with its net-zero goals
The authority has launched a cooperation program to facilitate access to GCF resources and to enhance the implementation of nature-based solutions.
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E-waste recycling pilot launches in Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa generates more than 360,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, with Gauteng accounting for around half.
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California settles lawsuit over false recyclability claims on plastic bags
As part of the settlement, the companies agreed to cease selling plastic bags in California and collectively pay US$1.75 million.