What happens to a banana peel after you throw it away in the same bin bag containing other trash, including metal scraps, electronics, plastics and more food scraps ?. In many cities, the bin bag would then be collected by municipal or private waste trucks and taken to a landfill or dumpsite, where it would be unloaded.

Food waste is not just a social issue; it is also an environmental one. In 2022, a fifth of all the food produced globally was wasted, yet many people lacked access to food.

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reflect not only on overt racism but also on a subtler, yet pervasive, form of bias within communities themselves: colourism. This is a bias that privileges lighter skin tones within our communities. 

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Nairobi, March 3, 2026 - Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) call for the implementation of Kenya's waste management laws and the integration of waste pickers to ensure a true, just transition for waste pickers that prioritizes their dignity, safety, and recognition.

New Study Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Farming Communities and Public Health from Toxic Pesticide Exposure
Nairobi, 15th January, 2026 - A new study by the Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) has revealed that Kenya’s agricultural sector is heavily dependent on pesticides, including Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs), linked to serious health and environmental effects, exposing farmers, farm workers, their families, consumers, and the environment.

Recognising Zero Waste at UNEA-7 signals a future where prevention, reuse, and non-toxic circular systems replace disposal-driven approaches to waste management.

The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), held in Nairobi from 8–12 December 2025, is an important moment for global environmental governance. UNEA-7 brought together leaders from governments, the scientific community, civil society, and international organisations to discuss collective responses to escalating environmental and climate challenges.

Zero Waste Systems are proving that with the right design, responsibility and community leadership, plastic pollution can be prevented before it even begins.

Advancing global implementation of the Kigali Amendment and accelerating the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), addressing challenges related to emissions monitoring and sustainable refriger.ation practices

Thousands of Kenyans scroll through Amazon daily, lured by the promise of variety and convenience. But a new report has exposed a harsh reality: what we buy there isn’t necessarily safe, especially for those of us in developing countries.