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Winning team of the Mombasa Plastic Prize: Twende Green Ecocycle!

January 27, 2025
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‍Meet the winning team of the Mombasa Plastic Prize: The Twende Green Ecocycle! Based in Mombasa, this startup recycles marine plastic waste from informal settlements into durable, affordable eco-desks for schools, aiming to combat plastic pollution while supporting educational development. Their vision is to become a leading marine plastic waste recycling company in Kenya, providing sustainable waste management solutions and fostering local economic growth.

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‍The Twende Green Ecocycle startup was the winning team of the Mombasa Plastic Prize!

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Channeling plastic waste meaningfully.

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Twende Green Ecocycle, based in Mombasa, is a plastic waste recycling company dedicated to transforming marine plastic waste from informal settlements into high-quality eco-desks for schools. Their activities are aimed at combatting the growing issue of marine plastic pollution in Kenya while supporting educational development by providing affordable, durable school desks. Through their innovative approach to waste management, they aim to protect the environment, to foster local economic growth, and to create meaningful job opportunities within the community. Their vision? Becoming a leading marine plastic waste recycling company in Kenya, offering sustainable solutions that address waste management challenges while supporting educational development.

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Go find out more over here: Twende Green Ecocycle – Striving for a green economy

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The Twende Green Ecocyle team.

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