How ENVACO Is Leading Waste-to-Feed Innovation in Kenya At ENVACO (Environment and Animals Coexistence), we are reimagining how Kenya manages its organic waste. Every day, tonnes of food from markets, restaurants, and households are discarded — yet much of it still holds valuable nutrients that could be used productively. Our [...]
Local Stakeholders in Waste Management and their Representation at International Conferences Introduction In an era marked by mounting environmental challenges, international conferences on waste management and recycling serve as key arenas for exchanging knowledge, showcasing innovations, and forming strategic alliances. These platforms bring together policymakers, corporate leaders, researchers, and practitioners [...]
The Transformative Role of Recycling and Waste Management Conferences Introduction Recycling and waste management have emerged as pressing environmental, economic, and social issues in Kenya, propelled by rapid urbanization, increased consumerism, and environmental degradation. In response, a series of national and regional conferences have been convened in recent years to [...]
EPR in Kenya Legal Foundations: Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022 Kenya’s statutory EPR framework is grounded in the Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022, which mandates extended producer responsibility in Section 13. Producers who introduce products into the Kenyan market must ensure the post‑consumer lifecycle is managed sustainably. This includes reuse, recycling, [...]
Extended Producer Responsibility in Waste Management Kenya faces mounting waste management challenges. The country generates between 3,000 and 4,000 tonnes of waste daily, with 20–30% comprising plastic, metal, and paper. Yet, only 5–10% of plastic waste is recycled, due to underdeveloped infrastructure and public awareness. In response, Kenya has adopted [...]
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for the environmental and post‑consumer lifecycle impacts of their products, including design, use, and end‑of‑life management. The principle emerged in Sweden in the early 1990s and was formalized by Thomas Lindhqvist to ensure that manufacturers internalize environmental costs—thus [...]
Introduction In 2024, Kenya emerged as a vibrant hub of thought leadership and action on issues of recycling, e‑waste management, and circular economy solutions. Three major events—the Recycling Association of Africa (RAA) Recycling B2B Conference, the 4th Africa International E‑Waste Conference, and the 9th Circular Economy Conference & Awards—brought together [...]
Waste management remains one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges in urban centers across Kenya. As the country’s population grows and urbanization accelerates, the volume of solid waste being generated—particularly in cities like Nairobi—is increasing rapidly. In this context, private-sector innovators like Taka Taka Solutions Limited have [...]
Introduction As global concerns about food waste, sustainability, and animal nutrition intensify, innovative companies are bridging the gap between environmental conservation and agricultural productivity. In the United States, several pioneering firms are transforming organic waste—ranging from food scraps to byproducts of food processing—into valuable animal feed products. This closed-loop approach [...]
Introduction In May 2025, Circle Economy released its Circularity Gap Report, presenting a sobering view of global sustainability efforts. The report revealed that global recycling rates have fallen for the eighth consecutive year, now resting at a concerning 6.9%. This decline highlights a fundamental challenge: while material consumption continues to [...]
