Top 9 Recycling startups in Kenya

Oct 22, 2024 | By Marjana Bačić

1
Funding: $5M
Octavia Carbon is a Direct Air Capture (DAC) company based in Kenya.
2
Kubik
Funding: $5.3M
Kubik is an environmental technology company that uses plastic waste to make low-carbon, durable, and affordable buildings.
3
Mr Green Africa
Funding: $2M
Mr. Green Africa is a tech-enabled plastic recycling company that tackles waste management problems.
4
Biobuu Limited
Funding: $309.4K
Biobuu Limited is an East African insect company that uses maggots for recycling organic waste - turning it into animal feed.
5
EcoPost
EcoPost uses 100% recycled plastics to make aesthetic, durable and environmentally friendly plastic lumber for use in applications ranging from fencing to landscaping.
6
Gjenge Makers
Gjenge Makers is manufacturing bricks from recycled plastic.
7
Cella Mineral Storage
Cella Mineral Storage captures CO2 by injecting it straight into volcanic rock
8
Solar Kisasa
Solar Kisasa is a business enterprise that recycles used copper rods to produce solar water heaters for household use
9
Mega Gas Alternative Energy
Mega Gas Alternative Energy converts plastic waste into clean and affordable cooking gas for low-income families in Africa.
Editor: Marjana Bačić
Marjana Bačić is a senior editor for RecyclingStartups. She has has more than 5 years experience covering the recycling industry. Marjana graduated from University of Belgrade, where she edited Recycling and Sustainable Development Journal. She has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability. She also participates in beach clean-up initiatives and advocates for sustainable practices in local businesses. In her free time, Marjana enjoys hiking in the scenic Montenegrin countryside, practicing yoga for mindfulness, and experimenting with plant-based recipes in her kitchen. You can contact Marjana at marjanabacic(at)recyclingstartups(dot)com