Waste to Wealth
From Plastic Waste to Dignified Homes and Market-Ready Products
Upcycle Africa transforms plastic waste into affordable eco-homes, construction materials, and durable consumer products creating jobs, reducing pollution, and strengthening climate resilience across African communities.
Why Eco-Homes & Products Matter
Africa faces a growing housing deficit, rising climate risks, and a plastic pollution crisis. Conventional construction materials are increasingly expensive, carbon-intensive, and inaccessible to low-income communities. At the same time, millions of tonnes of plastic waste remain unmanaged.
Upcycle Africa bridges this gap by converting plastic waste into safe, affordable, and climate-resilient building solutions and market-ready products closing the loop between waste management, housing, and livelihoods.
Our Eco-Homes (Core Offering)
What Are Upcycle Africa Eco-Homes?
Upcycle Africa eco-homes are modular, durable, and climate-responsive housing units constructed using eco-bricks and components made from upcycled plastic waste, combined with locally available materials.
They are designed for:
Low-income households
Refugee and displacement settlements
Climate-vulnerable communities
Community infrastructure (schools, sanitation units, offices)
Structural & Technical
High durability and long service life Resistant to moisture, rot, and termites Modular design allows phased construction and expansion
Climate Resilience
Improved thermal insulation (cooler interiors) Reduced flood vulnerability compared to conventional materials Suitable for hot and high-rainfall environments
Affordability
Lower material costs compared to conventional bricks Reduced maintenance needs Locally produced, reducing transport costs
Environmental Impact
Diverts plastic from landfills, drains, and waterways Lower embodied carbon than cement-heavy construction Supports circular economy principles
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