#problemoftheday Statement: Open Waste Burning (OWB) practices in developing countries, such as Kenya, pose severe environmental and health risks. These practices result from challenges like erratic waste collection, lack of awareness, and insufficient waste management infrastructure. OWB emits carcinogenic pollutants, impacting air, soil, and human health. Despite the associated dangers, communities resort to burning waste due to various constraints, perpetuating a hazardous cycle. #calltoaction : Recyc Works Initiative aims to address the critical issue of Open Waste Burning in Kenya. By leveraging innovative waste management strategies, technology integration, and community engagement, Recyc Works seeks to provide a sustainable alternative to OWB. The initiative advocates for: 1.Education and Awareness: Launching campaigns to educate communities on the risks of OWB and promoting responsible waste management practices. 2. Policy Advocacy: Collaborating with local authorities to implement and enforce robust waste management policies, discouraging open burning and promoting safer alternatives. 3. Infrastructure Enhancement: Investing in improved waste collection services, reducing the reliance on burning as a quick disposal method. 4. Community Involvement: Empowering communities to participate in recycling activities at the household level, fostering a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness. 5. Technology Solutions: Implementing technology-driven solutions for efficient waste tracking, collection, and recycling, minimizing the need for open burning. Recyc Works Initiative envisions a future where communities are educated, empowered, and equipped with sustainable alternatives, breaking the cycle of Open Waste Burning and creating a healthier environment for all. Citizen Digital United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) UN Environment Programme National Waste & Recycling Association CNN BBC Aljazeera Media Initiatives | المبادرات الإعلامية University of Nairobi Kenyatta University Vusi Thembekwayo
RECYC WORKS INDUSTRIES
Waste Collection
nairobi, Nairobi city 75 followers
We have built a platform that facilitates the shift from Linear to Circular economy. Making manufacturing cost effective
About us
We provide a brand link among recycling enterprises and post-consumer waste generators using a network of recyclable waste acquisition and outsourcing team and a mini-software.
- Industry
- Waste Collection
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- nairobi, Nairobi city
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- recycling , Reusing, Consultancy, Sales, Reverse Logistics, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
54, off komarock road.
nairobi, Nairobi city 00600, KE
Employees at RECYC WORKS INDUSTRIES
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