One year ago we partnered with the ISK Autos Club to transform a 1-cylinder diesel-powered 1970 PiagioApe passenger-carrier into a pick-up designed for waste collection and showcasing recycled plastic products. The tuktuk features a roof and fenders made from recycled plastic. We also designed a custom cabinet and display case made from recycled plastic sheets to transport, display, and market recycled plastic products at selected events.
Last week, we donated the tuktuk to the Mathare Futbol Mas Plastic Recycling workspace, which we helped set up and have supported since 2019. The vehicle will be used to collect waste plastic from around the community, which will be brought to their workspace to be sorted, shredded, and turned into unique products. The sale of these products supports the after-school football and life skills program – hence the ability for the tuktuk to transform from a utility vehicle into a funky mobile shop and display space!
It has been a fun project and a great student-learning experience. We look forward to following this tuktuk’s adventures as it sets out to help clean up Mathare and showcase the opportunities of grassroots plastic recycling!
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