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World Bank supports plastic recycling efforts in Hola, Kenya

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What happened

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The World Bank is assisting with recycling efforts in Hola, utilizing plastic waste found in the Tana River. EcoPost, a firm founded by Lorna Rutto, manufactures fence posts from collected, sorted, and melted plastic waste. EcoPost has reportedly recycled about 13,000 tonnes of plastic and helped conserve an estimated 4,500 acres of forest.

From standardmedia.co.ke

Why it matters

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The initiative supports the adoption of a circular economy model in the region. The World Bank provides financial support and policy guidance to Kenya, and this project demonstrates local efforts to convert waste into usable goods for farms and homes.

From standardmedia.co.ke

Who's involved

  • World BankInternational financial institution assisting with the setup of a recycling plant in Hola.
  • HolaSmall town in Kenya where the recycling efforts are being implemented.
  • Tana RiverRiver of Kenya from which plastic waste is being collected for recycling.
  • Lorna RuttoKenyan entrepreneur who founded EcoPost, the firm manufacturing plastic posts.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • HolaSpeculative

    Hola might see infrastructure funding and support for local business development via World Bank assistance.

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