Here are six African startups turning waste into climate solutions, boosting economies and tackling pollution! ♻️
✅ COLIBA (Ivory Coast) – Turning plastic waste into reusable granules for industry. With $6 million raised by March 2024 and a target of $11.5 million, Coliba is making strides in the circular economy.
✅ Kubik (Ethiopia) – Recycles plastics into low-CO2 bricks, making building materials cheaper and greener.
✅ Sand to Green (Kenya) – Transforms deserts into cultivable lands using agroforestry and solar-powered desalination to create climate-smart regenerative farms
✅ PEGAfrica (Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali) – With solar systems for over a million West African customers, PEG Africa, now part of Bboxx, is tackling energy access while reducing emissions.
✅ Amini (Kenya) – Uses AI and satellite data to help African farmers with sustainable, climate-friendly agriculture.
✅ LONO (Ivory Coast) – Their Kubeko System converts farm waste into compost and gas, providing farmers with added income.
These startups are transforming waste and powering a green economy.
Source: Climatechange.co.ke