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Patricia Kombo

Why science should be at centre of plastic treaty talks

When plastics are reused, or recycled, it means the toxic chemicals in the original product circulate into the new products and continue to expose people and the environment to harm.

By Patricia Kombo 11 months ago

Why science should be at centre of plastic treaty talks

Pollution will increase if we use landfill waste to produce energy

Pollution will increase if we use landfill waste to produce energy

By Patricia Kombo 1 year ago

Plastics treaty will be a major win for Africa and the environment

Plastics treaty will be a major win for Africa and the environment

By Patricia Kombo 1 year ago

Poor states cannot cope with high volumes of imported plastic waste

Poor states cannot cope with high volumes of imported plastic waste

By Patricia Kombo 1 year ago

Treaty should help bring plastic menace to an end

About 99 per cent of plastics are produced from fossil fuels, thus exacerbating climate change, biodiversity threat and other environmental and health crises

By Patricia Kombo 1 year ago

Treaty should help bring plastic menace to an end

Addressing plastic crisis in Africa goes beyond mere waste management

Since plastics are not labeled, that makes it hard for people to know what hazardous chemicals are used.

By Patricia Kombo 2 years ago

Addressing plastic crisis in Africa goes beyond mere waste management

Kenya shouldn't import pesticides that are banned in other countries

It is no doubt that double standards in the global trade of highly hazardous pesticides have led to global health and environmental crisis and is a matter that requires urgent attention.

By Patricia Kombo and Fredrick Odhiambo 2 years ago

Kenya shouldn't import pesticides that are banned in other countries

Countries must demand waste limit for persistent organic pollutants

POPs persist for long periods in the environment and can pass from one species to the next through food chains.

By Patricia Kombo 2 years ago

Countries must demand waste limit for persistent organic pollutants

Plastics treaty should focus on growing global health concerns

In March 2022, the UN Assembly made a historic resolution to end plastic pollution and forge an international, legally binding agreement to combat plastic pollution.

By Patricia Kombo 2 years ago

Plastics treaty should focus on growing global health concerns

States must demand global action on toxic plastics

The solution is not simply waste management; it’s about chemical and plastic industries taking responsibility for their plastic products.

By Patricia Kombo 2 years ago

States must demand global action on toxic plastics

Plastic waste is poisoning food and communities across Africa

Lack of clear regulation has led to a toxic circular economy which has continued to cause havoc on the health of many people.

By Patricia Kombo 2 years ago

Plastic waste is poisoning food and communities across Africa

Do away with plastic additives wreaking havoc on our health

Most used plastic items include plates, cups, toys, shampoo bottles, food packaging containers and office equipment.

By Patricia Kombo 2 years ago

Do away with plastic additives wreaking havoc on our health

Let's adopt agro-ecology and do away with harmful pesticides

Although pesticides have increasingly been used to improve crop production, their use has devastating consequences on health and the environment.

By Patricia Kombo 3 years ago

Let's adopt agro-ecology and do away with harmful pesticides

Rid the market of dangerous mercury-laden skin-lightening cosmetics

Majority of consumers are not aware of the dangers of using these cosmetics since in most cases mercury does not appear on the ingredients’ list.

By Patricia Kombo 3 years ago

Rid the market of dangerous mercury-laden skin-lightening cosmetics

Climate action should be the ultimate test for candidates

Leaders who fail to acknowledge climate and protect Mother Nature should be regarded to be against human rights.

By Patricia Kombo 4 years ago

Climate action should be the ultimate test for candidates

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