Gjenge s a social enterprise recycling waste plastic into strong and artistic construction products including paving bricks, paving tiles, hatches and manhole covers. The startup’s vision is to provide sustainable and affordable alternative building materials whilst creating job opportunities for youth and women, and to promote a recycling and upcycling culture in Kenya and Africa.
Location: Kenya, Nairobi Area, Nairobi
Investors 1
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| 15.09.2020 | Accelerator for waste to value enterprises launches in East Africa | Bestseller Foundation, a private foundation, supporting initiatives, and investing in businesses for environmental protection and social progress has launched an accelerator targetted at East African startups tackling waste management. The... |
| 15.09.2020 | Accelerator for waste to value enterprises launches in East Africa | Bestseller Foundation, a private foundation, supporting initiatives, and investing in businesses for environmental protection and social progress has launched an accelerator targetted at East African startups tackling waste management. The ... |