Strong Plastic Bottles Recycling Policies proposed in Kenya

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Strong Plastic Bottles Recycling Policies proposed in Kenya
by BONFACE OBUBA \| 21-10-2018 15:54 0
Even against the backdrop of the severest plastic ban in the world, the problem of plastic pollution is still egregious. On 28th August 2017, Kenya banned the use of plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags. But while plastic carrier bags have disappeared plastic bottles are increasingly becoming an environmental scourge. Take-away beverages are conveniently packed in plastic bottles. The bottles are used in a matter of minutes and then dumped inappropriately. The result is that they clog drainage systems and aggravate flooding and pollute water bodies. There has been an increased importation and production of plastic bottles in the country what with new water and beverage bottling companies sprouting up. There are however no proper waste management strategies to deal with with the consequent plastic waste. The Kenya Association of Manufacturers is calling for clear plastic bottles recycling policies after lobbying for a reversal of a decision to ban plastic bottles. The association wants the county governments to make it mandatory for businesses and institutions to set up bins specifically for plastic waste. Manufacturers dealing in plastic bottles have been tasked to install collection points all across the country. The association teamed up with different companies to form PET Recycling Company Ltd (PETCO) that will be in charge of collecting, sorting and even funding of recycling of plastic bottles. PETCO aims at a recycling rate of 70 per cent by 2030. “Tonnes of polyethene terephthalate (PET) are sold annually in Kenya and used to make beverage, food and other packaging material. There is a strong case for recycling since polyethene terephthalate has fully recyclable synthetic fibres, with polymer chains that can be recovered for use in the manufacture of new products,” says John Waithaka, the Chairman of PETCO Kenya. These are the policies I want for my country. References https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/corporate/marketplace/Firms-join-hands-in-plan-to-recycle-plastic-bottles/4003114-4616920-rwta0jz/index.html https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2018/08/27/vague-policies-make-investors-shy-away-from-plastics-sector_c1808059

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BONFACE OBUBA says :
Thanks everybody for your nice comments
Posted 26-10-2018 03:34

Anna Kovbasniuk says :
Hey Bonface!
Thanks for sharing a good initiative of Kania with us. I hope Ukraine soon will care more about plastic bottles as well.
Posted 26-10-2018 00:38

Gyeongrin mentor says :
Hello Bonface!
It is nice to read such reports telling new policies and actions being taken in various parts of our world. The key word to success in recovering our beloved nature would be 'together.'
Together we could truly bring positive changes to this Earth that we are living in!
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted 25-10-2018 02:29

Joon Ho Mentor says :
Hello Bonface, I read the article about the overall plan of Kenya to ban or reduce plastic bottle and send it for recycling till the deadline mentioned in your report.
Though the report I read contains a bit different contents and reading materials inside, it apparently told me there is a huge change in previous policies concerning plastic bottle and materials in near future.
Hope the policies of Kenya lead the new era soon!
Posted 25-10-2018 02:06

Tantoh Haris Desmond Tibui says :
Boniface this is so so encouraging Together we all can work hand in gloves to beat plastic pollution.A big thanks to the companies and PETCO for the good work of coming up with this great initiative
Posted 23-10-2018 18:58