A TRANSITION FROM LINEAR TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY Plastic pollution is a global environmental crisis and Uganda is no exception to its adverse effects which have been manifested already in different parts of the country. To address this issue, plastic economy characterized by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastics, there is a need transition to a circular plastic economy. One of the fundamental roles of plastic circular economy is to aim at minimizing waste and resource use by keeping plastic in the system through recycling, re-using and reducing the use of plastics thus involving in designing products for durability, recycling and encouraging responsible consumption with the communities of Uganda. In a circular economy we treat our environment responsibly. For example, by preventing litter on streets or in the natural environment. The government is already taking steps in this direction, for example by banning free plastic bags. A good number of Ugandan consumers say they often o...
Environment Should Be Our Number One Friend