A social impact enterprise that collects used textiles and footwear for reuse and recycling, by installing collection points in shopping malls, restaurants, etc. for people to drop off their unwanted on used textiles. Materials like wool and acrylic are recycled into yarn and blankets. Jeans and other fabrics are cut into strips or pieces and processed into rugs and carpets, facemasks and shoes.
Alex Musembi
Africa Collect Textiles
Major Achievements
- The company reliefs the impact that the fashion industry has on our planet and reduces pollution caused by dumping and burning;
- Has created approximately 300 jobs along the value chain, of which 120 green jobs;
- Created
- Client base: 100 returning customers;
- Has received grants for 400,000€;
- Has more than 60 collection bins across Nairobi and Lagos;
- Is exporting to the Netherlands.
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Fashion and textile
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Founder and General Manager
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2018/19 – Nairobi, Kenya
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