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August 27, 2026
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Kenya pushes refill, reuse systems to tackle plastic waste

Kenya pushes refill, reuse systems to tackle plastic waste

The government has underscored its commitment to reducing plastic pollution at source and promoting sustainable waste management through stronger refill and reuse systems...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya is strengthening its commitment to reducing plastic waste by prioritizing refill and reuse systems. The government has received policy recommendations aimed at bolstering these initiatives within its existing waste management and extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework.

  • The recommendations seek to promote waste prevention, reusable packaging, and a circular economy, complementing existing measures like the 2017 plastic carrier bag ban and the Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022.
  • Njoroge Mbitu, Deputy Director, Waste Management and Pollution Control, received the policy recommendations on behalf of the State Department for Environment and Climate Change.
  • Key proposals include developing a National Refill and Reuse Framework, setting mandatory refill targets for producers, and integrating informal waste workers into circular economy systems.

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