Uasin Gishu County to recycle waste as it doubles conservation efforts

Assortment of pellets of different colours recycled from plastic waste bottles that are used for making plastic chairs during World Environment day held in Nairobi Riruta on Monday, June, 05, 2023. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Uasin Gishu County is focusing on turning waste disposal sites into useful resources through recycling.

Governor Jonathan Bii noted that despite the plastics ban in 2007, unscrupulous traders continue to sneak in the products that are degrading the environment.