ecorethink

We are a non profit environmental organization championing for eco-friendly production and consumption. #Sustainability

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

The sudden disappearance of a destination for the majority of globally traded #waste has drawn attention to #inadequate waste management systems in the US and Europe, which are failing to cope with the increased volumes of materials requiring domestic processing. #pollution

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

According to the 2022 @OECD Global Plastics Outlook: Policy Scenarios to 2060, the amount of plastic waste produced globally is on track to almost triple by 2060, with around half ending up in landfills & less than a fifth recycled. #plasticpollution #plastictreaty @HACplastic

[ecorethink @ecorethink]

🌍✨ Cleanup Success! ✨🌍
We’re thrilled to share that our recent cleanup exercise during #WorldCleanupDay was a fantastic success! Together with our incredible partners & volunteers, we collected waste, transforming our beautiful community into a cleaner, greener space. 💚

[ecorethink @ecorethink]

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us your dedication and teamwork made all the difference! 🙌 Every piece of litter picked up is a step toward a healthier planet.
Let’s keep the momentum going! Together, we can make a lasting impact!
📸 Check out these amazing photos!

[James Wakibia @JamesWakibia]

Our organization, @ecorethink, partnered with environmental groups and residents of Nakuru for a cleanup and waste management sensitization event at Kaptembwa Estate to commemorate #WorldCleanupDay2024. This year, the majority of the litter we collected consisted of plastic wrappers, textile waste, plastic sacks, glass, non-woven bags, among others. On a positive note, we collected very few plastic bottles, likely due to the increased recycling efforts across the country as extended producer responsibility continues to be embraced.

Thanks to all our partners, supporters, and everyone who showed up for the cleanup, we couldn't have done it without you!

[James Wakibia @JamesWakibia]

Don't miss this conference: Towards a regional approach to end unnecessary single-use plastics.

The conference will bring together the region’s key stakeholders, policymakers, businesses and industry leaders to showcase the region’s achievements, support the proposed East African single-use plastics bill, discuss sustainable waste management approaches and a circular approach, strategies on a regional approach to EPR regulations and outline future steps for continued progress. Register today

https://t.co/B5WBfB93Ij
@theflipflopi

[ecorethink @ecorethink]

"🌍✨ Ready to make a difference? Join us on 20th for a community clean-up event! Let's come together to protect our planet, one piece of litter at a time. Bring your friends, family, & a pair of gloves. Together, we can create a cleaner, greener future. 🌱💪 #CleanUpForChange

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

Addressing open burning of plastic wastes harm will require interventions at the level of not just disposal, creation of affordable, reliable, & effective trash collection & end-stage processing alternatives that build upon local capacities, but also at the level of production.

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

The heterogenous plastics policies are “leaky by design.” This is evident in the ways that regulatory loopholes are exploited by producers, users, and those responsible for disposal to escape efforts to prevent ecological and human damage. #plasticpollution #plastictreaty #waste

[James Wakibia @JamesWakibia]

I am happy to see my image ''Two Boys at a Polluted Njoro River'' being exhibited at #UNEA6

[The Flipflopi @theflipflopi]

A seminal paper following the story behind what it took to effect policy reform, laying the foundation for the pathway to ending plastic pollution in Kenya and inspiring a movement across the world.
https://t.co/K8PYpJM5bq
@JudiWakhungu @JamesWakibia @NemaKenya

[Clean Up Kenya @CLEANUPKENYADAY]

The global Second Hand Clothing trade needs to be investigated.
@oxfamgb @SalvationArmyUS

Video Source: TikTok

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

While some #policies and environmental #campaigns have realized a number of successes in different jurisdictions, they have not come close to keeping pace with the exponential increase in plastic waste on the global level. #plasticwaste #PlasticsTreaty #plasticpollution

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

The global consumption of plastic bottles in 2016 is estimated to have been 500 billion, or 1 million each minute. This increased by 20% by 2021. Globally, less than half of them are collected for recycling, and only 7% are turned into new bottles.

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

The fragmented nature of current plastic governance allows for too many loopholes for industry actors wanting to deflect responsibility, and that market-based instruments have done little to curb plastic pollution.

[James Wakibia @JamesWakibia]

You can recycle plastic once or twice but more than that it's almost impossible...sooner, that plastic will have no better way to treat other than just burning it- which is extremely bad for the environment. There's actually no environmentally safe way to manage plastic waste.

[Benard Ogembo @benogeh]

I was privilege to make my contribution during a multi stakeholder platform to promote policy discussions on particular themes around ending plastic pollution in 🇰🇪 . This was in line with the ongoing #INC on global #plastictreaty. And our priority was clear; let's 🔚 this.

[James Wakibia @JamesWakibia]

I am excited to have joined key stakeholders in a meeting to establish a working group to end plastic pollution in Kenya, made possible by @Environment_Ke and @CEJADKenya. This is coming at a time the world is negotiating an internationally legally binding plastic treaty.

[ecorethink @ecorethink]

Attending a workshop on establishing a Working Group to end Plastic pollution in 🇰🇪. The workshop organized by @CEJADKenya & @Environment_Ke with support from @HBSNairobi seeks to promote knowledge exchange & policy discussion in the context of #INC-2 on #globalplastictreaty

[James Wakibia @JamesWakibia]

Often, I have been asked why people do not collect and make money from the plastic in the river, I tell them it is a hard & expensive task to do . Yesterday, I challenged myself- got into the water for one hour to see how much of the recyclable plastic waste I’d be able to gather