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A cross-section of a dead bird stomach showing the amount of plastic it consumed (source: reusethisbag.com)

Nine Reasons why Plastics are regarded as the Bad Boys of Global Pollution

Post author:Davidokul
Post published:July 19, 2019
Post category:Climate Change Environmental Management Plastic Plastic pollution

By David OkulJuly 19, 2019 Plastic, especially single use plastics, is causing widespread damage to the natural environment From the Arctic to Antarctica, Plastic is literally everywhere on the planet.…

A cross-section of a dead bird stomach showing the amount of plastic it consumed (source: reusethisbag.com)

Plastic Bans in the world: A look at the countries that have implemented full or partial plastic bags bans and taxes

Post author:Davidokul
Post published:July 18, 2019
Post category:Environmental Management Plastic Plastic pollution Pollution

By David OkulJuly 18, 2019 Plastic bags were hailed as one of the marvelous inventions of the 20th century. Although the product was primarily invented in 1907 by Leo Baekelan,…

A trader in Kenya displays some of her goods in the supposedly banned single use plastic bags (Photo from The East African).

Are Plastics back in Kenya Despite the Ban?

Post author:Davidokul
Post published:July 18, 2019
Post category:Environmental Management Plastic Plastic pollution Pollution

By David OkulJuly 18, 2019 On the 28th August 2017, the then Cabinet Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Professor Judy Wakhungu, banned the use, manufacture, and importation of plastic…