On 21st February 2024, The CEJAD team at a side event during UNEA 6 presented the findings from a research project that identified toxic chemicals in consumer products in Kenya and the need to adopt toxics free alternatives. One of the takes aways from the side event highlighted that Plastic contains toxic chemicals, thus recycling them makes the circular economy toxic. The panelists called for action encouraging members states to join hands and push for non-chemical plastics and transition to alternatives.

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• Read more about Plastic and Waste Management Program

Plastic and Waste Management Program

Our work under this program aims to reduce the health and environmental impacts associated with waste and plastics throughout their life cycle. Over the years, plastic and plastic products have emerged as problematic and hazardous to human health and the environment. Every stage of the life cycle of plastics contains harmful chemicals that pose a great risk to human health, the environment, biodiversity and the climate.