“Dumped”: A Waste Picker’s Story Sheds Light on Kenya’s Plastic Crisis
In the heart of Nairobi’s sprawling Dandora dumpsite, a powerful narrative is brought to life through Greenpeace Africa’s short film, ...
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Tunisia Ex-Minister Jailed Over Hazardous Waste Scandal
A Tunisian former environment minister has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the illegal import ...
In Nigeria, Finding Value in Waste Recycling
Mounds of waste scattered along roads and vast landfills are a Nigerian eyesore. In Africa's biggest economy and most populous ...
Africa faces tough job not to become world’s plastic ‘dustbin’
What can be done to prevent Africa from becoming the world's biggest dumping ground for plastic? That's one of the ...
UN to agree on plan for ‘historic’ plastics treaty
More than 100 nations convening in Nairobi next week are expected to take the first steps toward establishing a historic ...
Plastic treaty would be historic for planet: UNEP chief
The world has a rare opportunity to clean up the planet for future generations by uniting behind an ambitious treaty ...