Our Impact
How we're making a difference - Stats & Stories
There is no formal waste management system in Uganda. This means the majority of plastic waste is currently burnt or goes to landfill, which puts people's health and the environment at risk.
However, since 2017, we've been working to change this...
In partnership with the community, we've recycled...
of plastic waste
350 Tonnes
That's the equivalent of...
14,700,000
500ml plastic bottles
23 Community Recycling Centres
We've set these up across the region to make recycling convenient and accessible for everyone
750 Young
Change-makers
We're creating the next generation of enviromentalists through our Eco Clubs programme
Our model tackles Uganda's high unemployment rate as well, where a quarter of the population, many aged 15-24, live in poverty.
We pay for every kilogram of plastic brought to us, creating accessible income opportunities for the whole community.
3000
income opportunities created
Through the creation of recycling facilities and the money we've paid for plastic, we've invested over $150,000 into the local community
We are also working to support the local community through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Emergency Fundraising Appeal
$39,100
fundraised
In 2020, we ran an emergency fundraising appeal to help prepare the district hospital for the virus, as well as feed the most the vulnerable households in lockdown
1 Isolation Unit
constructed for COVID-19 patients
4000
vulnerable people fed
We are now focused on using our business model to help the community through the virus and support the area's economic recovery...
400
Faceshields for keyworkers
We've produced enough face shields - made from recycled plastic - for every member of staff at the main hospital of the district
students' education supported
166
Many parents cannot afford their children's school fees now - our 'Plastic for Education' programme is helping children fund their education through collecting plastic!
The Stories
- Our Impact on a Personal Level -
Mukalazi Bernard
Disability Employment
Mukalazi joined our team to manage our Community Recycling Centre in Masaka Town Market, one of our busiest collection hubs that gather 2.5 tonnes of plastic from 200 people per month. This role has provided stability so he can support his family of 5.
As part of the disability union, Mukalazi has taken on an advocacy role within Eco Brixs, attending training functions specifically focusing on creating inclusive environments for PWD (people with disabilities). Using his growing knowledge, he is helping us to improve our working environment for PWD even further!
"I now have money to support my family and I feel a part of the community. I get to talk to lots of people every day."