Waste Management
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Egypt launches initiative to convert petroleum waste into value-added resources
New protocol between Nuclear Materials Authority and EGPC aims at safe treatment, resource optimization, and sustainability.
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Togo’s Rôbalôtô wins Top Francophone Africa prize for community-based plastic recycling model
Rôbalôtô’s approach treats waste as a local economic resource and engages households, schools and young people in sorting and recycling.
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Delhi enforces strict US$55.31 penalty on open waste, plastic burning as pollution crisis deepens
The order prohibits burning of garbage, leaves, waste plastic among others.
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Borouge, Borealis launch unified line of mechanically recycled polyolefins
The Recleo brand complements the Borcycle M portfolio of premium mechanically recycled polyolefins.
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Kenya’s Hidden Recyclers: Why Informal Waste Pickers Deserve a Seat at the Circular Economy Table
The world now produces more than two billion tonnes of solid waste each year, according to the World Bank’s What a Waste 2.0 study.
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Kisumu County moves to strengthen waste management with new bill
The city geerates 400k+ metric tonnes/month, overwhelming current collection and disposal, especially in slums.
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Omantel partners with Be’ah to strengthen Oman’s e-waste management systems
The two organizations aim to drive a meaningful shift in the sector’s overall performance and efficiency.
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Nigerian waste management company to raise US$7M in hybrid share offer
TIP aims to acquire modern waste management equipment and invest in innovative technologies.
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Bloomline Creations: Turning Textile Waste into Purpose and Hope
Wangari started thi venture to upcycle texile waste and at the same time create a sustainable business.
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South Africa launches ambitious ‘Plastic Reboot Project’ to curb packaging waste
The country recycles about 10-14% of plastic waste collected.