Plastic Waste Impact on Lamu’s Donkeys

Plastic Waste Impact on Lamu’s Donkeys

The donkeys of Lamu now face serious threats that jeopardize their well-being and, consequently, the town’s heritage. Mistreatment, exposure to plastic waste, and other harmful substances are rampant as these animals roam freely, often found rummaging through garbage dumps.
Global E-Waste Surge Outpaces Recycling Efforts

Global E-Waste Surge Outpaces Recycling Efforts

The latest report from the United Nations’ Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) reveals a startling trend: electronic waste generation is increasing five times faster than recycling efforts. In 2022 alone, the world produced a staggering 62 million tonnes of e-waste.
Tackling Kenya’s Growing Textile Waste Crisis

Tackling Kenya’s Growing Textile Waste Crisis

Africa Collect Textiles (ACT) a startup in Kenya's capital Nairobi, is emerging as a vital solution in the fight against textile environmental degradation. ACT is dedicated to collecting, repurposing, and recycling discarded textiles that would otherwise end up in landfills.
A Planet in Crisis as Wildlife Populations Decline by 73%

A Planet in Crisis as Wildlife Populations Decline by 73%

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released its 2024 Living Planet Report, which paints a sobering picture of global biodiversity. According to the report, the world has seen a 73% decline in the size of monitored vertebrate wildlife populations between 1970 and 2020, with Africa experiencing an even more alarming decline of 76%.