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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
Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.
Rwanda

What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?

Saturday, November 16, 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
Josue Mugisha, a Rwandan sculpture during "La corrida" exhibition launch at Envision Gallery. Photos by Frank Ntarindwa
Art

Rwandan sculptor blends art with social reflection in maiden exhibition

Sunday, November 03, 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
The films centres in a future where the world has fallen apart due to resource shortages and society has strict beauty rules to keep order.
Cinema

Movie corner: Seven must-watch new releases for your weekend

Friday, October 11, 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
Workers on duty at Enviroserve Rwanda e-waste dismantling and sorting facility. Photo: File.
Economy

Rwanda’s journey towards promoting circular economy

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Passengers board buses at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Buses for transportation of more than 25 persons will pay an import duty rate of 10 per cent instead of 25 per cent. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

From foodstuff to cars: Inside new raft of tax exemptions

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Antoine Mutsinzi (left) is assisted by Prof. Simon Gicharu to officially open the Medical Centre in February this year.

FEATURED: How Mount Kigali University supports Kicukiro’s growth

Sunday, July 07, 2024