TALKING POINTS BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL NEMA DURING VIRTUAL MEETING WITH PRODUCERS ON EPR IMPLEMENTATION HELD ON 23RD AUGUST 2023

Summary

Kenya is addressing a significant waste management challenge, with 50 million citizens generating 25,000 tonnes of waste daily under a linear “take, make, dispose” model. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is implementing mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations, as outlined in the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022, to shift towards a circular economy. The initiative is currently in progress, with producers being asked to submit compliance reports within two months, and aims to hold them accountable for product life cycles to prevent pollution.

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