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Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, announced a tax policy reform detailed in legal instruments issued by the ministry on February 11.
Economy

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new tax reforms

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The demand for glass bottles is expected to rise to 24,179 tonnes in 2027, up from 21,816 tonnes in 2023. File
Rwanda

How Rwanda plans to tap into sand reserves for glass bottles production

Thursday, February 06, 2025
The entrance of Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park . The park boasts of walkways and cycling lanes stretching for over eight kilometres. Courtesy
Featured

What you should know as Rwanda celebrates World Wetland Day

Sunday, February 02, 2025
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Environment

10 innovative ways to recycle waste in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Rwanda’s lead negotiator, Juliet Kabera, who is Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority and other delegates (C) during the negotiations. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Global negotiators fail to reach agreement on plastic pollution treaty

Monday, December 02, 2024
On the sidelines of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations , Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (C) ,received a petition from almost three million people from around the world calling for an ambitious treaty.
Environment

Rwanda receives petition from 3 million people calling for end of plastic waste

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Apparels and textile packaging bags will be locally made by compostable plastic packaging factory. Courtesy photos
Environment

Govt secures investor for 'bio-compostable' packaging materials

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Scientists discover lesser mealworm's potential to combat plastic waste
Environment

Scientists discover lesser mealworm's potential to combat plastic waste

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Workers from Green Care Rwanda Ltd sort some plastic waste that are recycled to produce different items, including pavers. Courtesy
Environment

What will it take to end plastic pollution?

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Equity Group’s 2023 sustainability report underscores its commitment to advancing sustainability through the enhancement of its strategy.
Featured

FEATURED: Equity Group unveils 2023 sustainability report showcasing bold vision, impact

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Some impounded single-use plastics that were collected from different shops in Kigali. File
Environment

Over 2,000 tonnes of plastics collected for recycling

Monday, September 02, 2024