According to the publication by New Vision on 29th May 2023, Uganda is witnessing an increase in soft drinks and mineral water packed in plastic bottles of various sizes.
This increase is unfortunately Causing the challenge of increased plastic pollution, however, the beverage companies, both international and local do not have a formal system to avert the problem of plastic and polythene pollution. With no formal waste management system in Uganda, the majority of plastic waste is being burnt or buried in unsafe landfills, which puts both the environment and people’s health at risk.