Circular Economy

The biggest challenge to sustainability lies in the current linear–take, make, waste economic model and an outdated energy system. This cradle-to-grave model is fixed on an industrial mindset where producers assume the resources they use are unlimited and, therefore, are never restored. In this case, short-term profits are placed at the top of the pyramid at the expense of people and the planet.

Ultimately, contaminated air and water become just some of the inevitable outcomes of the lopsided pressure applied to the ecosystem. For this reason, SIB-K focuses on shifting from this model to a more Circular Economy that brings together all different and urgent topics to drive towards a low-carbon economy while meeting Sustainable Development Goals. A circular economy is a system built on renewable energy and regenerative models, and it keeps resources in use over and over without putting anything to waste.

One of the gravest impacts of the linear economy has been the irresponsible disposal of plastics, especially single-use, on the environment. Unsightly landfills and litter in parks and even beaches continuously choke our environment. We have published a trend report on single-use plastics, which indicates that 79% of plastic waste produced globally now sits in landfills, dumps, or the environment. In comparison, 12% has been incinerated, and only 9% has been recycled globally. Published data shows that only 8% of plastic is recycled in Kenya (IUCN, 2021).

One of the gravest impacts of the linear economy has been the irresponsible disposal of plastics, especially single-use, on the environment. Unsightly landfills and litter in parks and even beaches continuously choke our environment. We have published a trend report on single-use plastics, which indicates that 79% of plastic waste produced globally now sits in landfills, dumps, or the environment. In comparison, 12% has been incinerated, and only 9% has been recycled globally. Published data shows that only 8% of plastic is recycled in Kenya (IUCN, 2021).

 

Projects

Private Sector Transition to Circular Economy and Associated Bottlenecks

A paradigm shift to a circular economy presents multidimensional benefits to businesses, brands, consumers, and societies by moving away from the traditional linear economic model of take-make-use-dispose to an environmentally conscious development approach. The application of circular economy approaches in human development provides a pathway to using renewable energy, sustainable packaging alternatives, product redesign, reuse [...]

SMEP – Energy Production through Integrating Climate Resilient Technologies in Fish Farming

Project Title: Assessing the feasibility of a biogas plant for a fish farm Location: Rio Fish Farm, Migori Partners: Sustainable Inclusive Business Under Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Rio Fish Ltd, UK Government (UK International Development), UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) SMEP Programme: Supported and funded through the #SMEP Programme Project Overview: The fish industry in Kenya [...]

CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRAILBLAZERS FETED AT THE 9TH CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONFERENCE AND INAGURAL CIRCULAR ECONOMY AWARDS

CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRAILBLAZERS FETED AT THE 9TH CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONFERENCE AND INAGURAL CIRCULAR ECONOMY AWARDS Nairobi, Kenya - November 14, 2024; The 2024 Inaugural Circular Economy Awards by incredible partnership between Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya, under the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and the Rondure Advisory recognized and celebrated the trailblazers accelerating the transition to [...]

Reports & Insights

Tombolo Energy – Impact Assessment

Tombolo Energy – Impact Assessment

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DELA cooperative – Carbon Footprint Measurement

Circular Economy, Sustainable Strategy Implementation

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Booking.com – Environmental Impact

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