Garbage-strewn beaches are all too commonplace in 2019, which is why so many organizations have been launching efforts to clean up coastlines across the globe lately. Some individuals even dive into ...

In recent years, coastal regions have been increasingly littered with waste washed up on the shores. This is a result of over-dependence on single-use items, especially those made of plastic, as well ...

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The creators of the world’s first sailing dhow made entirely from discarded plastic, the ‘Flipflopi’, on Monday announced partnering with members of the international ...

The traditional dhow is made from wood, but an ambitious new project is making waves in the waters of East Africa. A dhow made entirely from recycled plastic aims to go on at least two expeditions ...

Kenya is becoming a centre for plastic innovation and packaging development, attracting companies such as Nexgen Packaging to establish its headquarters there. International giant Coca-Cola now has ...

Dan Kazungu, Kenyan High Commissioner to Tanzania, during the Flipflopi welcome celebrations in Stone Town, Tanzania on Feb 7, 2019. Edith Mutethya/China Daily "I'm happy and proud of the Flipflopi ...

In a study of micro plastics pollution in African lakes, a variety of polymers, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and silicone rubber, were recovered from the gastrointestinal tracts of Nile ...

A plastic rainbow-hued boat set sail from Dunga ' harbour' in Kisumu for a 21-day voyage around Lake Victoria. On board, were 13 people on a mission to raise awareness on the threats facing the ...