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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


How do we... Sharpen our Crushing Blades?
Crushing Blades are a crucial piece of equipment at our HQ in Masaka, but what are they and how do we sharpen them?
Andy Teale
Jul 24, 20232 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


Godfrey Ssemanda's Story
Godfrey used plastic collection to help support his family when his fishing business was struggling, and hasn't looked back since!
Andy Teale
Jun 13, 20233 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


Namutebi Kadijah's Story
Prior to collecting plastic, Kadijah struggled to feed her children and grandchildren. Now, she's a financially independent business owner!
Andy Teale
May 16, 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


Listen to Gee and Sinan talk about UNEA on the Renew Our World Podcast
Listen to Sinan and Gee discuss the UN Environment Programme conference on the 'Renew Our World' podcast!
Andy Teale
Mar 2, 20221 min read

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