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People sort plastic bottles at a dumping site. Nadege Imbabazi.

World Environment Day: Rwanda backs drive against plastic pollution

Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Minister for Environment Dr Vincent Biruta addresses participants during the launch of the National Environment Week, as Minister for Trade and Industry, Vincent Munyeshyaka (centre) and PSF CEO Steven Ruzibiza look on. Nadege Imbabazi.

Rwanda ponders ban on single-use plastics

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Minister Vincent Biruta and other ministry officials pose for a photo in their office. (Courtesy)

Environment ministry leads drive against disposable water bottles

Monday, May 21, 2018
One block at a time. Workers lay the recycled plastic-infused blocks in Ghana. Net photo.
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How a Ghanaian entrepreneur uses recycled plastic to make cheaper roads and building blocks

Sunday, April 29, 2018
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Editorial Cartoon

Sunday, April 22, 2018
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Business

Britain to ban sale of plastic straws, urges Commonwealth action

Saturday, April 21, 2018
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Fighting plastic waste high on the agenda for Commonwealth summit

Thursday, April 19, 2018
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Business

Tanzania mulls banning plastic materials

Monday, April 02, 2018
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When Kigali stood still it was easy to see why it works

Saturday, March 24, 2018
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The right to a clean environment

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
An aerial view of the Special Economic Zone in Kigali. File.

New policy to ease access to land in industrial zones

Monday, January 29, 2018
Recycling is good for the environment (Net photo)

The importance of recycling

Tuesday, January 16, 2018