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Daudi Sumba, the Regional director of World Wide Fund for Nature (C) with other panelists at the just concluded Consumer International Congress in Nairobi Kenya.Courtesy
Environment

COMESA, African Consumers movement moot plan to end plastic pollution

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shop in Rwanda. File
Environment

Regional MPs push for effective solution to single-use plastic materials

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Faustin Munyazikwiye, the Deputy Director General of REMA) Dduring his presentation on the impacts of plastic waste at COP28 in Dubai. Courtesy
Environment

COP28: Rwanda pushes for global treaty to reduce plastic’s contribution to climate change

Monday, December 04, 2023
Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Juliet Kabera, speaking on a panel on mobilising resources to end plastic pollution. Courtesy (2)
Environment

Rwanda’s fund to manage plastic waste creates 1,300 jobs

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Delegates pose for a photo after completing a 5 day workshop, from October 23 to October 28, 2023. Courtesy
Featured

UNDP on advocating for behavioural change to combat plastic pollution

Thursday, November 02, 2023
(Clockwise, top left): Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, Teddy Mpinganzima Mugabo, Juliet Kabera, Coletha Ruhamya, Aloysie Imanishimwe, Francine Munyaneza, Grace Ineza and Eliane Ubalijoro. All photos: Courtesy.
Women

Rwandan women shaping country's green growth agenda

Thursday, August 03, 2023
Workers sort some pavers made from plastic waste at Green Care Rwanda Ltd, Huye District based company.
Rwanda

Recycling waste: How to transform trash into treasure

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Delegates follow a panel discussion on ‘Packaging and Logistics in Agribusiness’ on the sidelines of the EU-Rwanda Business Forum, on June 27. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda seeks investors in sustainable packaging solutions

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Rwanda. File

Rwanda's remarkable journey: Inspiring solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis

Monday, June 05, 2023
During the environment week, REMA conducted inspections in different areas to fine the businesses that are still using single use plastics
Environment

World Environment Day: Rwanda vows to end single-use plastics

Sunday, June 04, 2023
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Rwanda during a week-long campaign ahead of celebrating the World Environmental Day on June 5

Ending plastic pollution once and for all

Monday, June 05, 2023
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shop in Rwanda. At least 110 tonnes of single-use plastic items in the country have been collected for recycling under a new initiative.
Environment

Over 500 tonnes of single-use plastics to be recycled

Wednesday, March 01, 2023