Despite a lot of optimism, it is unlikely that a Global Plastics Treaty will solve the problem of plastic pollution in the medium term.
Here is why it is time for Kenya to welcome a Deposit Return Scheme to end the runaway problem of packaging pollution caused by plastic bottles.
Clean Up Kenya and Nairobi Recyclers have unveiled a prototype of a 'Tower of Plastics' which we plan to build in Nairobi to raise awareness on plastic packaging pollution in the country and pressure the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to address this problem.
This campaign is meant to highlight the plight of Kenyan informal waste pickers and push for a government-led process to address the problem.
The announcement of availability of $130 trillion by the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero may prove the watershed moment for COP26
