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Plastic is out, and plants are in. As Kenya continues to lead Africa in anti-plastic legislation, a surprising shift is happening in its vibrant street food scene: local vendors are embracing cornstarch-based plates and cups<\/strong>. This article explores why Kenya\u2019s bold plastic bans created the perfect opportunity for compostable tableware\u2014and how cornstarch products are answering the call.<\/p>\n

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Kenya\u2019s Bold Plastic Ban: What Changed Since 2017?<\/h2>\n

In 2017, Kenya stunned the world by enacting one of the strictest plastic bans<\/strong> globally, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and use of plastic bags. Violations could lead to fines up to $38,000 or four years in prison<\/strong>. The law was expanded in 2020 to include single-use plastics in national parks, beaches, and conservation areas.<\/p>\n

The impact? Plastic pollution has dropped visibly in cities like Nairobi and Mombasa. But with the ban came a new challenge: what materials can safely replace plastic in food packaging\u2014especially for Kenya\u2019s bustling street food culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Ngong town dumping site 30 kilometers southwest of Nairobi Kenya.SIMON MAINAAFP via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Plastic-Free Gap: What\u2019s Still Missing?<\/h2>\n

Despite progress, many vendors still rely on foam trays or plastic-lined paper, which are neither compostable nor heat-resistant. Some use aluminum foil or reusable plastic\u2014options that are costly, wasteful, or inconvenient.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the dilemma:<\/p>\n