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Shifting policy and pushing the boundaries of material science for a plastic-free future.
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While collection and recycling address the symptoms, Advocacy and R&D address the cause. Upcycle Africa works at the highest levels of government and academia to embed circularity into national building codes and waste management policies.
Our Research & Development team is constantly iterating on our materials, seeking to create the next generation of plastic-composites that can replace timber, steel, and concrete in specific African contexts.
Advocating for the formal recognition of upcycled plastic bricks in national housing standards.
Working with manufacturers to create systems where they take responsibility for the plastic they put into the market.
Testing new additives to enhance the UV-resistance and fire-rating of recycled plastic modules.
We don't work in isolation. Our advocacy is powered by a network of environmental experts, humanitarian agencies, and corporate change-makers. Together, we are drafting the roadmap for Africa's transition to a zero-waste continent.
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Join our movement to close the plastic tap and build circular value across Africa. Your support scales our impact.