Day 10: Eco-Smart Holiday Travels This festive season, let’s travel responsibly and make greener choices for a positive impact on the planet. Here are 4 eco-smart travel tips for a more sustainable journey: 1️⃣ Pack Light & Thoughtfully Travel with just the essentials to reduce your carbon footprint. Opt for reusable items like water bottles, travel cutlery, and tote bags to minimize waste. 2️⃣ Choose Greener Transport Options Carpool or take public transportation whenever possible. For longer trips, consider eco-friendly airlines that offer carbon offset programs. Walking or cycling is the ultimate sustainable choice! 3️⃣ Support Local & Sustainable Businesses Stay at eco-certified hotels, shop from local eco-conscious vendors, and enjoy farm-to-table dining experiences to support green initiatives in your destination. 4️⃣ Leave Only Footprints Respect the environment by practicing responsible waste management, avoiding single-use plastics, and ensuring you leave nature as pristine as you found it. Travel smart, tread lightly, and let this holiday season be a gift to the planet! #12DaysOfChristmas #CircularEconomy #CircularChristmas #KEPROinAction #Sustainability
KEPRO Kenya
Non-profit Organizations
Kenya's leading Producer Responsibility Organization [PRO] in the post-consumer value chain for non-hazardous packaging
About us
KEPRO: Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization *** About us: We are an industry-led extended producer responsibility organization bringing together players in the post-consumer waste value chain to address post-consumer waste in Kenya. *** Mission/Purpose: Accelerating the growth of the Recycling Economy leading to Circular Economy for the sake of our future generations & our natural environment that is embedded within the environmental laws & legal framework of Kenya. *** Vision/Niche: An open & collaborative partnership with all stakeholders in the packaged goods value chain committed to building a transparent & impactful extended producer responsibility scheme to fund awareness & capacity building to accelerate Kenya from the linear & recycling economy to the Circular Economy. *** Core Values: 1. Collaboration- True partnership, collaboration & transparency with all public & private stakeholders within an ecosystem of high ethical & moral standards 2. Commitment - All strategies, policies & actions put sustainability & our environment first 3. Circularity - Developing the Circular Economy in Kenya by supporting the Recycling Economy 4. Community - Working together to make a positive impact on the environment and future generations.
- Website
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http://www.kepro.co.ke
External link for KEPRO Kenya
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Nairobi
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Circular Economy, Collaboration, Commitment, EPRs, PROs, Environment, Community, Partnership, Recyclers, Waste Management, Post-consumer, and Compliance Scheme
Locations
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Primary
Mwanzi Road
Nairobi, KE
Employees at KEPRO Kenya
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Waithera Mwai
Communications | Public Affairs | Sustainability
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Richard Kainika
Secretary General at Kenya Association of Waste Recyclers, Founder and director at Pure Planet Recyclers Ltd,
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Winnie Chepkorir
Communications Strategist| Brand Design| Impact Storytelling
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Wambui Wamwiri Mbarire, MBS
🎯CEO RETRAK 🔹Retail and Trade Expert 🔹Policy Expert 🔹Passionate in Retail & Trade Development 🎯Experienced Board Chair & Director: 🔹KEPSA…
Updates
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Day 9: Celebrating Our Circular Economy Heroes! This year, we proudly recognized 12 trailblazers at the inaugural SPiCE Awards, honoring their outstanding contributions to sustainability and the circular economy. To our incredible partners, stakeholders, and our growing family of 900+ members – thank you for driving the change with us! At KEPRO, we remain committed to inspiring even more individuals and businesses to embrace the circular economy, creating a greener, more sustainable future for Kenya. Together, let’s keep the momentum going! #12DaysOfChristmas #CircularEconomy #CircularChristmas #KEPROinAction #Sustainability
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Day 8: We celebrate #EPR Gazettement! The recently gazetted Extended Producer Responsibility #EPR regulations marked a transformative milestone for Kenya’s waste management landscape. By holding producers accountable for their products throughout their lifecycle, these regulations promote recycling, reduce waste, and drive a shift toward a circular economy. This means a cleaner environment, innovative sustainable solutions, and stronger collaborations among businesses, consumers, and stakeholders. Together, we are paving the way for a greener Kenya—one step closer to a sustainable future. To read the details of the regulations, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/db84Dg_V #12DaysOfChristmas #CircularEconomy #CircularChristmas #KEPROinAction #Sustainability
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Day 7: A Simple Circular Gift Guide This holiday season, let’s make gift-giving sustainable and thoughtful! Here’s a curated guide to eco-friendly ideas: 1. Reusable Water Bottles or Coffee Cups Stylish, eco-conscious, and practical, these gifts reduce single-use plastics while promoting hydration and sustainability. 2. Seed Paper Greeting Cards A thoughtful touch with a twist—these cards can be planted to grow flowers or herbs, leaving zero waste behind. 3. Upcycled Accessories Items like wallets, bags, or jewelry made from recycled materials, such as fabric scraps, plastics, or metals, make for unique, environmentally friendly gifts. 4. Compostable Kitchenware Bamboo utensils, reusable food wraps, or compostable plates are perfect for eco-savvy food lovers. 5. Gift of Experience Opt for zero-waste gifts like subscriptions to online classes, eco-friendly workshops, or memberships to green organizations. Each gift supports the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling while celebrating the circular economy! What will you be getting for your loved one? #12DaysOfChristmas #CircularEconomy #CircularChristmas #KEPROinAction #Sustainability
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Day 6: 6 Simple Steps to Join KEPRO! Becoming a part of KEPRO is as easy as following these 6 steps: 1️⃣ Visit www.kepro.co.ke and click the "Join KEPRO" button. 2️⃣ Fill out the form and submit it. 3️⃣ Receive your Proforma Invoice (PFI) via email after application approval. 4️⃣ Make payment as per the PFI and upload proof of payment. 5️⃣ Get your tax invoice and membership certificate via email. 6️⃣ Receive your renewal link every December. What’s stopping you from self- registering? If you incur a challenge do not hesitate to reach us on +254 795 177205 #12DaysOfChristmas #CircularChristmas #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #KEPROinAction
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Celebrating our own: The KEPRO Board and Secretariat congratulates Ms. Wambui Wamwiri Mbarire on receiving the prestigious Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) award from the President of the Republic of Kenya! KEPRO is honored to celebrate your outstanding work at RETRAK and your exceptional leadership on the KEPRO board. Here's to even greater achievements ahead—keep soaring!
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Day 5: Our 5 Green Wishes! If wishes were horses, ours would gallop toward: ✅A Cleaner Kenya: Where waste is responsibly managed, and our environment thrives. ✅Circular Solutions Everywhere: A world where recycling, reuse, and sustainable packaging are embraced by all. ✅Empowered Communities: Communities that champion eco-friendly practices, creating lasting change. ✅Innovation for Sustainability: Bold investments in green technologies driving a circular economy. ✅A Greener Tomorrow: A legacy of environmental stewardship for future generations. These are our hopes this season—what are your 5 Green Wishes for Kenya? Share with us and let’s make them a reality together! #12DaysOfChristmas #CircularChristmas #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #KEPROinAction
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Day 4: Values That Drive Change! At #KEPRO, our values are more than just words—they are the foundation of everything we do. They guide us, inspire us, and shape our journey toward a more sustainable future. In the pursuit of a circular economy, our values which are: #Collaboration, #Commitment, #Community, and #Circularity hold immense significance. They empower us to: ✅Collaborate with stakeholders across industries to drive collective impact. ✅Stay committed to innovation, accountability, and lasting change. ✅Build a thriving community where every voice matters. ✅Champion circularity as the cornerstone of sustainability. Values are the compass that keeps us aligned with our mission to create a cleaner, greener planet. They remind us that achieving a circular economy is not just about managing waste—it's about reshaping systems, inspiring action, and leaving a legacy of hope for future generations. With strong values, anything is possible. Together, let’s continue driving the circular economy forward. #12DaysOfChristmas #CircularEconomy #CircularChristmas #KEPROinAction #Sustainability