Kenya Approval of Biodegradable Garbage Liners
Symphony Environmental Tech. PLC
30 July 2026
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Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc
("Symphony" or the "Company")
Commercial Implementation Commences Following Kenya Approval for 100% Biodegradable Garbage Liners
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc (AIM: SYM), the specialist in additives and technologies that enhance the environmental performance and functionality of plastics, is pleased to announce that its exclusive distributor in Kenya, Eco‑Essentials Limited, has been granted an official licence by the Kenyan National Environment Management Authority ("NEMA").
The licence authorises Eco‑Essentials Limited to import plastic packaging materials for the purpose of retailing 100% biodegradable garbage liners for garbage collection in Kenya.
The licence, issued under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (Cap 387), permits the importation of plastic film and flat bags specifically for this application and is valid for a period of one year from 13 January 2026.
Although the licence was granted on 13 January 2026, the Company and its distributor considered it appropriate to defer public announcement until the relevant local implementation arrangements, commercial programmes and associated approvals had been finalised. The Company has now been advised that these activities have progressed sufficiently to support a commercial launch into the Kenyan market.
This approval follows several years of engagement and technical interaction with the Kenyan authorities. Symphony believes this reflects growing recognition by regulators of the importance of technologies which enable plastics to biodegrade in the open environment, helping to mitigate plastic pollution where conventional waste collection systems may be limited.
The Company has been advised that Eco‑Essentials Limited has initiated the procurement of products incorporating Symphony's d2w technology, with a view to supplying and distributing these products within the Kenyan market.
Kenya represents a significant and developing market for waste management solutions. Based on available public data relating to population size, urbanisation, and municipal waste generation, the Company believes that the potential market for garbage collection liners in Kenya is substantial. (Precise market data will be provided as it becomes available.)
Symphony further believes that this approval may serve as a reference point for neighbouring countries in Africa that face similar environmental challenges, and the
"Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony Environmental, said:
"We are delighted that, following extensive engagement with the Kenyan authorities over several years, our distributor has received and implemented this important approval from NEMA. Whilst the licence was formally issued earlier this year, significant work has since been undertaken to complete the necessary implementation, commercial and regulatory arrangements. We are therefore pleased to now be in a position to announce the commencement of commercial activities and the supply of 100% biodegradable garbage liners into a market where improved waste management solutions are urgently needed.
We believe this is an important step not only for Kenya but also as a leading example for other countries in Africa, and we look forward to building on this progress."
Information on Kenya: Kenya generates approximately 22,000 tonnes of waste per day (equivalent to around 8 million tonnes annually), of which approximately 20% is plastic. This represents an estimated plastic waste stream of over 1.5 million tonnes per annum. Despite regulatory efforts, only around 27% of plastic waste is collected and less than 10% is recycled, with the majority being mismanaged or disposed of in the open environment. The Company believes this highlights a substantial and growing requirement for environmentally responsible waste collection solutions, including biodegradable garbage liners.
For further information, please contact:
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc
Tel: +44 (0)20 8207 5900
Website: https://www.symphonyenvironmental.com
NOTES TO EDITORS
Symphony also supplies a range of plastic technologies under its d2p (designed to protect) brand www.d2p.net to provide protection against insects, viruses, bacteria, fungi, rodents, odours, and fire. It has also introduced a new product under its NbR brand https://www.symphonyenvironmental.com/natural-biodegradable-resin/ to reduce the amount of fossil-derived material in plastic products.
Symphony has a diverse and growing customer-base and has established itself as an international business with over 70 distributors around the world. Products made with Symphony's plastic technologies are now available in nearly 100 countries and in many different product applications. Symphony itself is certified according to ISO9001 and ISO14001.
Symphony participates in the Committee work of the British Standards Institute (BSI), the American Standards Organisation (ASTM), the European Standards Organisation (CEN), and the International Standards Organisation (ISO).
Further information on the Group can be found at www.symphonyenvironmental.com
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