Tetra Pak East Africa is set to drive the collection and recycling of waste paper to provide environmentally friendly products in the country.

This is after the firm joined the Packaging Produce Organization (PAKPRO), informed by the company’s desire to increase the collection and recycling of liquid board packaging (LBP) in Kenya.

Tetra Pak also observes that they align with the government’s directive on waste management and have pledged to support the government on sustainable waste management.

Further, the firm has lauded the government on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), indicating that it is an important step in improving waste management policies.

“Our commitment is towards people and the environment which is connected to producing responsible products. “said Jonathan Kinisu, Tetra Pak East Africa Managing Director.

He also said that the beverage industry believes that packaging contributes to mitigating the biggest global challenge, climate change.

The company adds that the collaboration with the packaging industry is also anchored towards strengthening the value chain and downscaling the impact of climate change by producing packages that do not harm the environment.