Retailers step up public participation in plastic recycling

Kenya PETCO Chairman John Waithaka (right) and Naivas Supermarkets Capital Centre Branch Manager Maurice Mwangi (centre) launch drop-off points recyclable products such as plastic, shampoo and glass bottles at the Capital Centre, Nairobi. Looking on is Retail Trade Association of Kenya CEO Wambui Mbarire [Photo, Courtesy]

Consumers in Nairobi can now shop and recycle after PETCO, Kenya’s industry body for the manufacturers and retailers of plastic bottled goods, unveiled 5 drop-off sites in city on Friday.

The drop-off sites will allow members of the public to return their recyclable products such as plastic bottles, shampoo bottles, glass bottles to the recycling partners.