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Plastic has become part of almost every aspect of our lives, from shopping bags and food packaging to water bottles and household products. While plastic can be useful, the amount we throw away every day is creating a serious environmental…
Plastics have become indispensable in Kenya's healthcare system, saving lives through sterile syringes, IV bags, protective gear, and diagnostic tools. Yet, just beyond hospital walls, the same life-saving materials are piling up as dangerous waste, polluting rivers, poisoning communities, and threatening public health. This article explores the double-edged role of medical plastics in Kenya, highlighting their vital contributions to modern medicine and the urgent need for better waste management, sustainable alternatives, and policy reform to ensure that what heals inside hospitals doesn't harm outside them.
We are drowning in plastic. It is a crisis we see every day, in our streets, our rivers, and our oceans. But behind the visible pollution lies an inconvenient truth: the people who had benefited the least from plastic are the ones who are affected by…
“Plastic pollution free world is not a choice but a commitment to life – a commitment to the next generation.” – Amit Ray In every corner of the globe , from Nairobi’s bustling markets to remote beaches, mountain rivers to our…
Plastic pollution in Kenya’s Dandora dumpsite is more than an environmental crisis, it’s a human tragedy. Waste pickers, many working without protective gear, face severe health risks including respiratory illnesses, skin diseases, and reproductive issues caused by toxic plastics. Despite their crucial role in recycling and reducing waste, they earn meager incomes and lack legal protections. Greenpeace Africa’s documentary “Dumped” brings their stories to light, calling for urgent action to recognize, protect, and fairly compensate these unsung environmental heroes.