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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.

Over 100 tonnes of single-use plastics collected in two months

Monday, August 15, 2022
Siboruremau2019s tiles stand during a local expo. Photo/ Courtesy
People

How one woman started making tiles from plastic waste

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Officials tour a mini exhibition where youths showcase different products at the event on July 15.Courtesy

Young entrepreneurs tipped on need to evolve with changing work trends

Saturday, July 16, 2022
Delegates pose for a group photo during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

A closer look at new Commonwealth project to scale up marine protection

Monday, June 27, 2022
Abhiir Bhalla, an environmentalist from India during the interview in Rwanda where he came to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali on June 20,2022. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Environmentalist Abhiir Bhalla on sustaining green economies by investing intechnology

Monday, June 27, 2022
Three of the winning stratus are from Rwanda, and these are, Vuba Vuba Limited, Afrifood Limited-1oZ training Centre-a business training centre, and Salubata. Courtesy
Rwanda

Young innovators awarded USD 10,000 at the Commonwealth start up festival

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The report which was presented by Jeff Ardon, The Ocean Governance Adviser at Commonwealth secretariat, shows that across the commonwealth, 41 countries have taken steps to reduce avoidable single-use plastic waste.

CHOGM: Report hails Rwanda’s move to reduce single-use plastics

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A view of the beautiful landscape and infrastructure inside Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park.
Rwanda

City of Kigali outlines top 10 investment opportunities for PSF

Friday, April 01, 2022
Greencare also produces paver blocks from plastic waste.
Business

Young greenpreneurs turning waste into fertilisers and pavers

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The Minister for Environment, Jeanne du2019Arc Mujawamariya applauds as leaders adopt Rwanda's resolution during the 5th session of the United National Environment Assembly , Kenya on March 2.Courtesy
Rwanda

World leaders adopt Rwanda-sponsored resolution on plastic pollution

Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The New Times

Build on early wins in push toward a binding treaty on plastics

Tuesday, March 01, 2022
The Minister for Environment, Jeanne du2019Arc Mujawamariya delivers remarks during the 5th session of the United National Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya on February 28. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda rallies global private sector to help end plastic pollution

Monday, February 28, 2022