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K-Briq Made from Recycled Construction Waste

Scholars at the Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have signed a deal with recycling specialist Hamilton Waste & Recycling to commercially produce a new type of recycled brick at the firm's Edinburgh plant. Dubbed K-Briq, the product produced by spin-off company Kenoteq is made from 90 per cent construction and demolition waste.

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Investigating The Management Of Construction Wastes In …

Findings indicated that the waste management is practiced in Kenya to a certain extent and is continuously improving. The Nairobi City Council and environmental organizations such as NEMA have helped a lot in waste management in construction sites. The research findings also indicate that the contractors in Nairobi know the consequences of ...

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Organic waste recycling for a sustainable future in Kenya

The blog highlights the critical role of circularity in sustainable farming. It highlights the work of Organic Fields Ltd, an enterprise in Kenya converting urban organic waste into high quality organic fertilizers. The initiative aims to improve soil health, increase crop yields, and improve waste management, thus promoting sustainable farming practices across the country.

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First PET Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling Line in Kenya

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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI Redesigning Solid Waste Flows for …

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Construction Waste Crushing Plant in Kenya

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Construction Waste Bricks Innovation Kenya

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Reuse of Construction Waste

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From Nigeria to Kenya: Entrepreneurs turning Africa's plastic waste …

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(PDF) Solid Waste Management Projects in …

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Optimising waste recycling in Kenya with TakaTaka Solutions

The Kenyan company TakaTaka Solutions has been active since 2011 in the collection, sorting and recycling of and industrial waste. Founder and CEO Daniel Paffenholz grew up in Kenya: 'Waste processing on the African continent often does not go further than collecting, dumping and incinerating waste.

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Plastic waste management and recycling in Mombasa, …

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(PDF) Designing Business Solutions for Plastic Waste Management …

Least-developed countries face many challenges regarding their plastic waste management systems. In 2017, Kenya imposed a selective ban targeting manufacturers and consumers of plastic carrier bags.

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Construction Wastes: Types, Causes, and Recycling Strategies

Construction Waste Problems. Waste material is a by-product of human and industrial activity that has no residual value. Need for Comprehensive construction waste management in every site. Every personnel, from the management to the operational level should work for the goal of construction waste management. Importance of Recycling

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Utilizing artificial intelligence for improved solid waste …

Utilizing artificial intelligence for improved solid waste management in Kiambu, Kenya Region Sub-Saharan Africa Award Scheme Others Themes Waste Management Start Year 2020 Sustainable Development Goals Goal 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable New Urban Agenda Commitments Environmentally Sustainable and …

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