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In Nairobi, Kenya, the problem with plastic is very visible as it is not collected and eventually clogs up the city drainage systems. When Michael Muinde and his fellow alumni heard about the #PlasticFreeWeek challenge run by the Swedish Institute, it was pretty clear what was most urgently needed - information and a city clean-up.

Two alumni in training clothes picking up litter from the street. — Photo: SI Alumni Network Kenya

The aim for Michael and his fellows is to create a movement to encourage more people to recycle – and to care about the environment

In Nairobi, Kenya, the problem with plastic is very visible as it is not collected and eventually clogs up the city drainage systems. When Michael Muinde and his fellow alumni…

”We need more initiatives like this, even if they are small”

In Lima, Peru, the organisers faced two major challenges during the #PlasticFreeWeek: the lockdown due to the pandemic situation, and the general lack of awareness about recycling in Peru. But…

”It started like a small idea and grew into something bigger”

For the #PlasticFreeWeek challenge, the alumni network in Pune, India engaged the local community – from committed citizens and businesses to the Swedish Embassy and local government – and arranged…

Sweden’s visual identity is updated

In 2013, Sweden’s visual identity was launched. 7 years later, it’s time for an update. The Swedish Institute (SI) has, in close collaboration with Business Sweden, Visit Sweden and the…

Innovation Pioneers Summit – Changing the way we collaborate

A digiphysical event and partnership between the Swedish Institute and Innovation Pioneers

Last updated: 26 October 2020