HOW TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS(TICs) INFILTRATE OUR DAILY LIVES
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HOW TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS(TICs) INFILTRATE OUR DAILY LIVES

Industrialization has fueled Kenya’s economic growth, but it has also unleashed a silent danger—Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). These harmful substances infiltrate everyday products, from plastics and cosmetics to toys and mining operations, posing serious risks to human health and the environment. Despite regulations, many TICs continue to circulate undetected, exposing people and ecosystems to long-term harm.
Posted inGreen Finance

COP29 Agrees International Carbon Market Standards

The recent endorsement of global carbon market standards under Article 6.4 during COP29 in Baku marks a significant development in climate finance and carbon emissions trading, especially beneficial for developing countries like Kenya. This standard allows countries to trade carbon emission reductions, aiming to accelerate the implementation of climate action plans through financial support and accessible carbon markets.
Tackling Kenya’s Growing Textile Waste Crisis
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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.