Plastics
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South Africa launches progressive project to tackle plastic pollution
The project aims to achieve a systems-level shift in the plastics value chain across South Africa.
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Polyco’s Packa-Ching pays communities US$2.13M, diverts 31m kg of waste from landfills
Payments are made in the form of shopping vouchers, ensuring transparency and safety, while also generating real-time data.
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Safaricom, Warmtech Africa partner to tackle Kenya’s growing e-waste crisis
Since the partnership began in 2024, more than 300 tonnes of e-waste have been processed.
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Kisumu City signs landmark agreement with M-taka on waste management
This partnership formalizes joint efforts to digitize waste systems, operationalize facilities, embed real-time data platforms, and empower informal waste actors.
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Mathe Group invests in clean steel extraction from tyres for export markets
The initiative also supports South Africa’s circular economy goals by reducing waste.
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CapeNature’s ‘Don’t Be Trashy’ campaign targets pollution in Western Cape
This year’s campaign places special focus on marine protected areas.
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Tanzania’s environmental agency expands scope to households in waste management campaign
The Nemc Usafi Campaign 2025 will be anchored on a series of activities designed to inspire nationwide participation.
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Ghanaian President relaunches National Sanitation Day, urges cleaner communities
The initiative will now be observed nationwide on the first Saturday of every month.
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Ghana grapples with marine plastics as stakeholders push for sweeping policy change
There is limited policy-level debate and civil society action on the issue – Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director of CEMSE.
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M-taka signs MoU with Vihiga County to champion sustainable waste management
The MoU affirms Vihiga County as an early adopter of innovative waste solutions aligned with national sustainability goals.