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Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the East African Community (EAC). The heavy reliance on single-use plastics (SUPs) and inadequate waste management has had tangible consequences. In response to this mounting crisis, the EAC Partner States have made significant strides in tackling SUPs. All eight member states have implemented legislative measures, primarily targeting plastic carrier bags and certain other plastic items.
21 January 26
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It is now glaringly clear that national bans alone are not enough; a harmonised, regional approach is essential. This necessity for a unified strategy is recognised globally, notably by the forthcoming Global Plastics Treaty, but also by the ambitious European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR).
For East Africa, this regional imperative is championed by the proposed EAC Bill on the Prohibition of Manufacturing, Importation, Use, and Sale of Single-Use Plastics (SUP Bill), developed by ALN Kenya in collaboration with The FlipFlopi Project. The EAC SUP Bill represents a critical step towards ensuring East Africa remains at the forefront of championing environmental protection, while maintaining competitiveness in global markets by aligning with emerging international frameworks such as the PPWR.
We analyse why the EU’s PPWR offers a compelling blueprint for the EAC and how the EAC SUP Bill aligns with the highest international standards to turn the tide on plastic pollution.
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