Kenya: our chance to end the plastic crisis

We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call for a strong global plastics treaty that will keep oil and gas used to produce plastic in the ground and stop big polluters with their relentless plastic production. A strong plastics treaty will deliver a cleaner, safer planet for us and for future generations. 

The negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty are ongoing, with the next meeting starting 29 May. The future treaty has a huge potential to put the world on a path towards a plastic-free future but it will be up to us to make sure that it delivers on its promises.

From Kenya's parks to its rivers, plastic pollution is everywhere, eaten by our livestock, harming animals like turtles and seabirds, it’s in the air we breathe and the food we eat. Plastic isn’t just destroying our natural world, It’s driving the planet further into the climate crisis, over 99% of plastic is made from dirty fossil fuels, and we keep making more. We can change this, but we need to act now.

We demand an ambitious and strong global plastics treaty that will limit plastic production and use. 

Tell the Minister for Environment and Forestry, CS Hon. Soipan Tuya: back a strong Global Plastics Treaty, implement strong plastic policies and end the plastic pollution crisis in Kenya

A strong global plastic treaty means ensuring a holistic approach to ending the plastic pollution crisis:

• Creating strong legally binding commitments to ensure compliance from governments and industry
• Stronger policy and laws on single use plastic use, with commitments to implementation
• Keep oil and gas used to produce plastic in the ground and stop big polluters with their relentless plastic production.
• Big brands increasing investment in refill and reuse systems and reducing single-use plastic packaging;
• Holding countries accountable for managing their own waste and ending waste colonialism
• Governments working to ensure a just transition for frontline workers, Waste pickers and the health of the most affected communities.
• A strong plastics treaty that will deliver a cleaner, safer planet for us and for future generations.