PET Plastic containers are the most used way of packaging beverages and other liquids in Kigali due to they are inexpensive, lightweight, strong, durable, corrosion-resistant materials, with high thermal and electrical insulation properties, their diversity of polymers and the versatility of their properties results in many societal benefits. However, their current ways of usage and disposal in Kigali are not sustainable. They can result to a multitude of health and environmental problems such us accumulation in landfills and in natural habitats, they can cause physical problems for wildlife resulting from ingestion or entanglement in plastic and also the leaching of chemicals from plastic products. The durability of plastic wastes in the environment and their potentials to transfer chemicals to wildlife and humans are dangerous. Generally, the system of Solid waste management in Kigali, especially PET waste management is a procedure that involves and affects numerous stakeholders. It requires an effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders if an improvement is to be made in the system. Throughout this study, the main stakeholders were identified with their roles, power and interest as a result of Stakeholder Analysis (SA)application. In additional to that, by using Social Network Analysis (SNA) the researcher was able to map the existing connections concerning partnerships, collaborations and the sharing of information among identified stakeholders. The findings show that though there are some well-functioning relations gaps were found in the communication and collaboration network system since some of the relations are weak, dormant or non-existing, therefore the researcher suggest a development of an extensive communication strategy that will engender effective communication and collaboration in the PET management system in Kigali. It was found that this system also luck strategic directions and innovations which limits its ability to attract and retain strategic partnerships. The Researcher recommend the formulation of strategic plan (1-3 years) and suggest of yearly themes to further enable the formation of strategic and targeted partnership to improve the current PET waste management system.
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