patricia M kombo
Media Analyst and Environmental Reporter at Freelance
#Top35Under35 Environment category ,Environmentalist ,Media, Founder @PaTreeInitiati1, #UNCCD land Hero #IVLP Alumni PayPal: [email protected]
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3 days ago |
kbc.co.ke | patricia M kombo
As we commemorate World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution,” the big question should be on what it takes to truly end plastic pollution. The theme challenges us to look beyond litter and clean-ups but challenges us to face the truth of the hidden health crisis caused by plastic pollution.
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2 months ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | patricia M kombo
In almost every household with a child, you will not miss a toy that is either used to distract them or keep them busy. According to research, toys positively contribute to children's cognitive, emotional and physical development. In Kenya, the safety of toys is regulated through ISO standard 8124-5. It deals with safety of toys in relation to mechanical and physical properties, flammability, and migration of certain elements.
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Oct 23, 2024 |
standardmedia.co.ke | patricia M kombo
The Twelfth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) is taking place under the theme, Bright Futures begin Lead Free. The campaign underscores the urgency of eliminating lead paint and other key sources of exposure. Lead poisoning remains a significant public health concern, particularly for children and expectant mothers.
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Jun 5, 2024 |
ke.boell.org | patricia M kombo
Article Despite African countries leading in plastic bans, they remain vulnerable to the plastic pollution crisis. The petrochemical and plastics industry lobby sees Africa as an opportunity for their growth. Increased plastic production continues to weaken Africa’s regulations, turning them into hubs for unregulated plastic waste dumping.
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May 29, 2024 |
businessdailyafrica.com | patricia M kombo
Despite African countries leading in plastic bans, they remain vulnerable when it comes to the plastic pollution crisis. The petrochemical and plastics industry lobby sees Africa as an opportunity for their growth. In the current era of globalisation, there has been increased production of plastic-based commodities. This continues to weaken Africa’s national regulations making them new hubs for unregulated plastic waste dumping.
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