Eco Brixs

A STORY THROUGH NUMBERS: Eco Brixs - A CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING PROGRAMME WITH A DIFFERENCE We are a social impact organisation tackling the issue of plastic waste in Uganda whilst simultaneously creating job opportunities for the community. And we are on a mission: "TO CREATE GREEN, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO LIFT PEOPLE INTO THE EMPLOYMENT SECTOR IN UGANDA" OK, what is that impact? Since 2017: - 1000+ Tonnes of Plastic Recycled - 42,000,000+  500ml Plastic Bottles Recycled - 3,000 jobs created https://lnkd.in/e2YQib9q - 59 Community Recycling Centres in operation https://lnkd.in/e-ry-HS4 - 750 Young change-makers. We're creating the next generation of environmentalists through our Eco Clubs programme. https://lnkd.in/eS2DYTGa - 166 students' education supported And what does all that talent and recycled plastic make? Incredible products such as Bricks (obviously), fence posts, paving slabs and 'Lumber' through to face shields, baseball caps and picture frames. Have a construction project in Uganda or Africa and are looking for sustainable materials that benefit the people and the environment? Have a look for yourself and get in touch. As ever thanks to our partners African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) The Queen's Commonwealth Trust Tearfund Sustainable Development Goals Alliance (SDGA) TMC The Sustainable Markets Initiative Engineers Without Borders - Netherlands plasticpreneur #circulareconomy #sustainabledevelopment #socialimpact #sustainable #recycling #education #community #africa #construction

Last month, Eco Brixs attended the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) In-Country Investment Pitch Event in Kampala, Uganda's captial. Here’s a few photos from the day. Our CEO Andy Bownds and COO Salma Elias represented Eco Brixs, promoting our circular model that recycles plastic waste and creates green jobs for marginalised people. And from tomorrow, we'll be in London at the next CFA event - presenting our plans for the future, where we're aiming to expand our model across Uganda. #EcoBrixs #ClimateFinanceAccelerator #CFA #SustainableBusiness #RecyclingInnovation #GreenJobs #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling

**ECO-PRODUCTS VIDEO TESTIMONIAL** 🏗♻️ “I invite everyone interested in purchasing fence posts to visit Eco Brixs. You should see it since the quality is significantly superior to wood. Eco-Sheet Lumber has you covered.” 👍🏿 Thank you, Ssempa Matia, a local tradesman in Masaka who has spent many years working with traditional, timber fence posts, comments on the quality of our recycled Eco-Fence Posts. #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #beatplasticpollution #recycleplastic #closedlooprecycling #charity #socialenterprise

**MAKE AN ENVIRONMENTAL DIFFERENCE** ♻️ This Giving Tuesday, you can help recycle plastic waste in Uganda whilst creating jobs for marginalised people in Uganda. We're raising funds to establish more Community Buy Back Centres in new areas of Southern Uganda where there is a lack of waste management systems and unemployment is high. Currently, these districts dispose of plastic by burning or dumping it, posing a danger to people's health and the environment. Each centre helps to recycle 1.75 tonnes of plastic every month whilst creating work for 25 people in the community, making a huge environmental and economic difference. Donate here and create an impact this Giving Tuesday: https://lnkd.in/enu9sZAe A huge thank you for your support! 🙏 #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #beatplasticpollution #recycleplastic #givingtuesday2024 #giveback

**UGANDA’S GROWING LANDFILL PROBLEM** 🔥🗑 In our latest newsletter, our CEO Andy talks about the growing problem of mismanaged waste in Uganda. Sadly, due to a lack of waste management systems, the majority of waste ends up being dumped or buried at unsafe landfills, or even burnt to dispose of it, posing a huge danger to people and the environment. Plus, we include an update on the UN’s Global Plastic Pollution Treaty, which is designed to help the world come together to curve its overwhelming use of plastic ♻️ Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eR3gq4Ti #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #closedlooprecycling #landfill #wastemanagement #safewastemanagement

**ECO BRIXS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH** 🏆 Congratulations to Ms. NAKIYIMBA Octavia, our Employee of the Month! Eco Brixs is delighted to recognize Octavia's hard work and dedication. As a valuable member of our team, Octavia's role has been instrumental in pushing our mission forward—her commitment to excellence truly inspires us all! Thank you, Octavia, for your outstanding contributions. To all our team members: we are so grateful for the incredible work each of you does daily. Together, we are making a real impact, and we encourage everyone to keep up the fantastic efforts. Your dedication is what drives our success at Eco Brixs! ♻️ #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #beatplasticpollution #recycleplastic #employeeofthemonth

**UGANDA’S GROWING LANDFILL PROBLEM** 🔥🗑 In our latest newsletter, our CEO Andy talks about the growing problem of mismanaged waste in Uganda. Sadly, due to a lack of waste management systems, the majority of waste ends up being dumped or buried at unsafe landfills, or even burnt to dispose of it, posing a huge danger to people and the environment. Plus, we include an update on the UN’s Global Plastic Pollution Treaty, which is designed to help the world come together to curve its overwhelming use of plastic ♻️ Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eR3gq4Ti #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #closedlooprecycling #landfill #wastemanagement #safewastemanagement

**UNSAFE LANDFILL SITES IN UGANDA** Andy Bownds, Eco Brixs’ CEO, visits a new landfill site in Masaka with the city’s Mayor. Together, they are looking at strategies of best how to manage this site due to the lack of waste management systems in Uganda. Sadly, the new landfill site is only a year old but has already spread over a huge area (as far as the eye can see) and has no management or fencing, which means it will likely grow and grow, posing a huge risk to people and the environment. The water caught in the waste is also an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, many which carry malaria, adding to the dangers of mismanaged waste. However, we were pleased to see that the site doesn’t contain any PET plastic (which is recycled by Eco Brixs), which means our plastic recycling and job creation model is working! If you give trash a value, people will ensure its disposed of responsibly and use local waste management systems. Andy and Mayor aim to discuss strategies on how this site can be better managed moving forward, but ideally, Eco Brixs hopes to eventually expand to recycle all types of waste - removing the need for landfills such as these in Uganda all together. #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #closedlooprecycling #landfill #wastemanagement #safewastemanagement

**IMPACT STORIES** 📖 "Eco Brixs has helped me so much. I now know how to balance the books, receipting and accountability processes. My whole family is in a good situation now. We have electricity, food and treatment for the children when they are sick. I can now solve my personal problems." Regina, reflecting how working for Eco Brixs has made a huge difference to her life, from personal development to being better able to support her family. #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #beatplasticpollution #recycleplastic #impactsotories #socialimpact

**ECONOMIC IMPACT** 📈 In October, we paid $28,321 to the community in return for their plastic waste! This is how we create job opportunities whilst simultaneously cleaning up the environment. We weigh the plastic and then pay people by the kilogram for it, so the more they collect, the more they earn. The vast majority of those who collect plastic are from marginalised groups and use the income to fund necessities such as food, rent and school fees for their children. #circulareconomy #uganda #sustainability #beatplasticpollution #recycleplastic #economicimpact #socialimpact