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since 2016

Closing the plastic tap,
one community at a time

From a single collection hub in Mpigi to a systems integrator across eight countries — our story is rooted in the belief that waste can build homes, dignity, and green economies.

Kavuma Johnmary with community members
We saw plastic not as garbage, but as a resource that could rebuild homes and restore hope. Our journey started with listening to women who wanted clean yards and young people who wanted jobs.
— Kavuma Johnmary, Founder & CEO
milestones

The journey so far

2016

Seed of an idea 🌱

Johnmary starts collecting plastic waste in Mpigi with a group of 10 youth. First eco-bottle prototype made by hand-packing bottles with soil, sparking a community movement.

2018

First eco-home & recognition 🏡

Construction of the first house built entirely with eco-bricks. Upcycle Africa wins the IET Innovation Award, attracting international partners and funding.

2020

Wastepreneur accelerator launch 🚀

Formalised training for youth and women; 30 enterprises incubated in first cohort. Plastic diverted crosses 500 tonnes, creating green jobs.

2022

UN-Habitat Scroll & regional expansion 🌍

Honoured for sustainable housing innovation. Open hubs in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya. Feedstock sales to manufacturers begin, unlocking circular revenue.

2025

Systems integrator ⚡

300+ eco-homes built, 2,500 active collectors, operations in 8 countries. Crushed plastic becomes stable revenue line, funding further collection & advocacy.

🌍 Inclusion is our blueprint

Women, refugees, and youth aren't just beneficiaries — they lead our hubs, sit on our advisory council, and co-design every program.

58% women-led hubs 1,200+ refugee families reached 4,800 youth trained 8 countries active
systems integrator

Collection → Market → Policy

We don't just recycle — we link hubs, processing, sales, and advocacy so circularity sticks across Africa.

diversified revenue

Crushed plastic, homes, products

Earned income from feedstock, eco-homes, and goods makes us resilient and less grant-dependent.

community-rooted

2,500 collectors & growing

Our hubs are run by local youth, creating dignified work while cleaning the environment.

Be part of the next chapter

Whether you're a partner, investor, or future wastepreneur — there's a place for you in our story.