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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Eco Brixs!
In our final blog of 2023, our recycling team in Masaka have recorded a special festive message for you, which you can watch here :)
Andy Teale
Dec 21, 20231 min read


'Plastic is Wack' Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking to make someone smile this Christmas whilst doing good? Check out our 'Plastic is Wack' t-shirts and bags!
Andy Teale
Dec 11, 20231 min read


COP28: The Agreement of a Loss and Damage Fund
Over the past 12 days, the United Nations Climate Change Conference has been ongoing in Dubai, where world leaders and environmental...
Andy Teale
Dec 7, 20231 min read


5 Ways Plastic Waste is Ruining Uganda
Uganda's huge plastic problem is a danger to the population, wildlife, economy and environment. Find out more in our video!
Andy Teale
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Namusoke Percy's Story: Embracing Recycling
Our Plastic Collector Percy runs a Buy Back Centre in Kasaka, which allows her and others to recycle and earn from the process
Andy Teale
Oct 22, 20233 min read


Our CEO is named in Meaningful Business's Top 100 Leaders
Andy is recognised by Meaningful Business for his work combining purpose and profit in support of the UN's Global Goals
Andy Teale
Oct 18, 20231 min read


The Commonwealth Green Investment Award
Eco Brixs wins the Commonwealth Green Investment Award 2023 for its work to revolutionise plastic recycling in Uganda!
Andy Teale
Oct 10, 20231 min read


Don't Miss... Our Impact Report for 2023
As we celebrate 6 years of Eco Brixs, we've released our latest Impact Report documenting our achievements and plans for the future.
Andy Teale
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Andy Wins a Special Award from The University of Winchester 🎓
Andy Bownds, our CEO, has been awarded the 'Force For Good' Award by The University of Winchester for his charitable work in Uganda.
Andy Teale
Sep 14, 20231 min read


6 Milestones for 6 Years of Eco Brixs
We're currently celebrating our 6th birthday! Here are 6 key numbers representing our environmental, economic and social impact so far!
Andy Teale
Sep 11, 20231 min read


🎉 Eco Brixs Celebrates its 6th Birthday! 🎂
We're celebrating our 6th birthday! To coincide with this special day, we look back on our journey and share our new Impact Report
Andy Teale
Sep 6, 20231 min read


How do we... Generate Income from Recycling?
Learn about the recycled products we produce and sell, which support our circular model to clean up even more plastic waste!
Andy Teale
Aug 13, 20232 min read


We're using Eco-Lumber to Expand our Office
We constructing our new office space out of plastic waste (and Eco-Lumber!)
Andy Teale
Aug 2, 20231 min read


Eco Brixs' Story and Future Plans
Our CEO Andy tells the Eco Brixs story and our plans for the future
Andy Teale
Jul 18, 20233 min read


Winner of 'Best Plastic Waste Recycling NPO' Award!
Eco Brixs has been voted East Africa's 'Best Plastic Waste Recycling Non-Profit Organisation' at the Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2023!
Andy Teale
Jul 13, 20231 min read


What do we do with plastic waste?
Hundred of people bring us plastic each week - but what happens next? We turn it into innovative products of value...
Andy Teale
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Eco Brixs featured in the New Vision and the Daily Monitor
To tie in with last week's World Environmental Day on 5th June, Eco Brixs was honoured to have two articles published about its work in...
Andy Teale
Jun 11, 20232 min read


Eco Brixs wins Ugandan’s Environmental Sustainability Award!
We've got an exciting announcement! 🎉 To tie in with today's World Environment Day (WED), Eco Brixs was honoured to be awarded the...
Andy Teale
Jun 4, 20232 min read


The Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit in Washington DC
On 15th-18th May, Eco Brixs was invited to Washington DC to showcase our socially inclusive, circular model at the Global Youth Economic...
Andy Teale
May 28, 20232 min read


We're now recruiting new Trustees!
We're hiring new trustees to join our UK board. We're looking for experience in legal issues, HR and marketing
Andy Teale
Aug 2, 20222 min read

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