SMEP Resources
Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes: Insights from Kenya
Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes Insights from Kenya Plastic waste management is a growing challenge in Kenya – Plastic constitutes an estimated 10-12% of solid waste, roughly 966,000 tonnes per year. Plastic packaging and the food and beverage industry are the largest culprits of this waste. While Kenya
Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes: Insights from Bangladesh
Challenges and opportunities for single-use plastic substitutes Insights from Bangladesh Bangladesh is a hotspot for plastic waste entering the ocean and was among the top 20 countries in 2016 with the highest volumes of mismanaged plastic waste generated by coastal populations – approximately 360,000 tonnes. Of the 87,000 tonnes of
Mananasi Fibre’s Pineapple Leaf Waste Management Business Model: An Interactive Tool
Mananasi Fibre’s Pineapple Leaf Waste Management Business Model An Interactive Tool This Interactive Excel Business Model compliments the Mananasi case study report. The report provides an overview of pilot activity that has been undertaken by Mananasi Fibre at the Del Monte Pineapple Estate in Thika, Kenya, commencing in July 2023.
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Fish Waste Management
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Fish Waste Management Inclusive Strategies and Recommendations Through SMEP-funding, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and Rio Fish Limited are piloting the use of fish offal and water hyacinth to generate biogas. The facility was selected as a viable option for installing the
SMEP-funded Projects: Turning Wastewater into a Resource
SMEP-funded projects that are turning wastewater into a resource Water scarcity is a global issue, with approximately 2.7 billion people afflicted world wide. With the impacts of climate change and the increasing growth in economic development and populations, the need for freshwater water sources will become ever more pressing. One
On the road to Nice: Video gallery from the Marine-based Products and Services Expo at the 5th UN Oceans Forum 2025
On the Road to Nice Video gallery from the Marine-based Products and Services Expo at the 5th UN Oceans Forum 2025 In the lead up to the global UN Oceans Conference 2025 to be held in Nice, France, the UN hosted its 5th UN Oceans Forum. During this forum, UN