The aim of this publicaton is to promote the production and consumption of cleaner packaging alternatives in Kenya, to formulate a policy proposal in collection, transport, disposal and reuse of polythene bags, to raise awareness of the problems relating to polythene bags, and support the development of environmentally friendly bags, as well as to assist other policymakers wishing to successfully implement sustainable policy packages in the waste sector.

A CD-ROM with supplementary references is also available.
Many countries are experiencing problems in properly managing hazardous wastes. Developing countries in particular are faced with a shortage of skilled personnel to deal with such issues as excessive local generation of waste, illegal import, improper disposal, and clean-up of pollution.

This CD-ROM contains supplementary references to the ringbinder with the same title