Green innovation in the Desert!
We recently helped set up a plastic recycling workspace at the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI) on the shores of lake Turkana. TBI organized a clean up drive at the local…
Rafting to raise money for cancer care!
Plastiki Rafiki created trophies and medals made out 100% recycled plastic for the recently concluded Faraja Cancer Support Trust Whitewater rafting challenge. The gold, silver and bronze medals designed by…
Trophies recognizing KAM’s 2021 Sustainability Leaders
Plastiki Rafiki designed and carefully crafted 13 trophies for the recently concluded Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Sustainability Recognition Awards. The unique trophies were made out of recycled plastic and…
Protecting Rhinos while Cleaning up the Environment!
Plastiki Rafiki is very excited to be working on a project with the Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia to create recycled plastic and tetrapack flashers for their new Rhino Sanctuary. The…
New Injection Machine Design for the ISK Middle School!
We recently fabricated a set of Plastic Recycling machines for the ISK Middle School, replicating the set up we have in the High School. In addition to the plastic shredder…
Rain Water Catchment Solutions!
Rain gutter made out of 100% recycled HDPE - we have been creating classic rain gutters with brackets as well as these interlocking gutters, designed to clamp onto corrugate iron…
Protecting turtles using recycled marine litter!
Check out this amazing project by Siana, a Plastiki Rafiki member and ISK STEM Pathways student, who spent much of last year volunteering with local turtle conservation organizations during ISK's…
Enjoy the bush and keep it clean!
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Plastiki Rafiki Featured on One Army Weekly News Video!
Super honored and excited to be featured in this Month's "One Army" (Precious Plastics) monthly news together with all the other amazing recycling workspaces in East Africa - using precious…
Beyond Plastic!
We recently built a Biopress Machine using open source designs from Precious Plastic with the goal to create rigid and strong biodegradable materials using food waste that could replace single…
Boy Scouts Reforesting the Southern Abadares!
Check out Plastiki Rafiki member Anders Luffman's Eagle Scout Project addressing the issue of deforestation and scarce biodiversity within the Southern Aberdare Forest in Kenya using seed-balls and Plastiki Rafiki…
KEPRO Launch Event
Yesterday we were invited to attend the launch event of @kepro_ke! An exciting initiative with the mission of creating a circular economy that will help reduce the use of single…
Designing User Centered Products!
We recently organized a design thinking workshop with the Mathare One Stop Youth Centre in collaboration with IOM and UN Habitat. We brainstormed ideas with different steak holders and came…
Plastic Recycling in the Desert!
A couple of months ago we sent a plastic shredder and injection molding machine up to the Learning Lions Campus on the western shores of lake Turkana. Last week we…
Cleaning up and innovating in Kisumu!
Plastiki Rafiki is proud to have partnered with Dunga Hill Camp and the Flipflopi to open a new grassroots community recycling space in on the shores of Lake Victoria. We…
The Futbol Mas – Plastiki Rafiki Partnership Video
Check out this awesome video created by Futbol Mas - our partner in Mathare. Talking about their plastic recycling workshop and partnership with ISK and Plastiki Rafiki. We love working…
Takataka ni Mali
Grassroots Recycling with Plastiki Rafiki - Last month Plastiki Rafiki participated in the "Takataka ni Mali" Workshop in Kisumu led by The Flipflopi Project, the County Government of Kisumu and…
Outboard Mutungi Cap
All over east Africa the Humble "Mutungi" is used to keep petrol to power outboard engines. Widely available at a fraction of the price of marine fuel tanks these containers…
Mbut Lolwe Sculpture Plaque
Plaque frame made out of 100% recycled plastic - molded from discarded cooking oil containers. The plaque was designed to commemorate the Mbut Lolwe Sculpture, the opening of the Naam…
Kadich Paddles 2.0
Kadich (traditional Njemps hand propelled canoe made from balsa wood) hand paddles made out of 100% recycled plastic collected from shores of the lake Baringo. These floating ergonomic HDPE paddles…
Experimenting with Recycled Plastic Beams
These foldable camping/picnic tables are made out of 100% recycled plastic removed from the environment. Fabricated at the ISK Design Lab, these tables showcase the potential of using extruded plastic…
Happy New Year
Happy belated New Year from Plastiki Rafiki!After almost a year of meeting virtually, we are all finally back on campus and excited about what the future holds. Even though only…
Planks, Poles and Beams from 100% Recycled Plastic!
Beams, planks and poles made out of 100% recycled plastic! Big shout out to the precious plastic team for sharing the extruder pro build plans. After weeks of experimenting and…
Karura Forest Biofence
We recently constructed two bio-fences at key locations along the Ruaka river that runs along the northern boundary of Karura Forest. A Bio-fence acts as a barrier extending from one…
The Flip Flopi Dhow Now in Kisumu!
The Flip Flopi Dhow has made it too Kisumu and is being exhibited at the Impala Park. We are proud to be partnering with this project and look forward to…
One-Stop Plastic Recycling in Mathare
Through a collaboration between Plastiki Rafiki, the International Office of Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Human Settlements (UN-Habitat) Youth and Livelihoods Unit, the “One Stop Mathare Environmental Conservation Youth…
Happy World Gorilla Day!
Hope you had an amazing World Gorilla Day on September 24! With only 1064 endangered mountain gorillas left in the wild, these majestic creatures - with which we share 98%…
Cleanest Washing in Town!
Check out these clothes pegs designed by Plastiki Rafiki, created out of 100% recycled plastic. Keeps your laundry on the line with an extra hook for clothes hangers, facemasks, etc...…
Machines to Wajir!
Plastic recycling machines heading to Wajir. A set of 5 machines heading to a new home in Northern Kenya as part the county's effort to tackle their plastic waste problem…
Amazing Boat Projects We’ve Been a Part of
Amazing boats and amazing projects and we are very excited to be part of this history! 2008 - Junk Raft: A makeshift boat kept afloat by 15,000 recycled plastic water…
Transparent Plastic!
When you buy products from us we say that all our profit goes towards fulfilling our mission - "Cleaning up our local environment and empowering communities to earn a living…
Plastic recycling in Watamu!
EcoWorld Watamu , part of the Watamu Marine Association, recently purchase one of our plastic injection machines and a series of molds designed by ISK students. We are looking forward…
Waste Revolutionary!
Big thank you the Flip Flopi for featuring us in their latest blog about exciting waste management initiatives happening around the region. Working together to create awareness and work on…
Branded Coasters From Recycled Plastic
We've created branded drink coasters (injection molded) with extruded coaster holders - all made out of 100% recycled plastic collected from the environment. Promote your brand while cleaning up the…
New Workshops Around Kenya!
Machines are heading out to new workshops around Kenya - exciting to see the growth of grassroots plastic recycling in the country! Watch this space to find out more about…
Hand Sanitizer Holders from Recycled Plastic!
As part of the ISK's efforts in getting ready to welcome everyone back on campus, we've done our part by designing and producing these hand sanitiser holders. 100+ sanitizer holders…
Plastic Recycling Infographics
In line with our mission to support grassroots plastic recycling in Kenya, we created these simple posters in English and Swahili - using photos of commonly found plastics in Kenya…
Turtle Nest Tags from Recycle Beach Plastic
These Turtle Nest Tags are made out of 100% recycled beach plastic! They show the date the nest was laid, how many eggs if it was relocated, and when the…
Testing Our Mobile Workshop!
A massive thank you Shamba and everyone else who came to support us in September. We had a great time testing out the mobile workshop and display, made good sales…
Electric Fence Insulation Brackets
We've prototyped electric fence insulation brackets from 100% recycled plastic. Millions of these type brackets are used for wildlife management fences around Kenya - why not use brackets that clean…
Safety Socket Covers
We prototyped electric socket safety covers. They're made from 100% recycled plastic! Keeping curious hands away from electric outlets.
School Benches made from Recycled Plastic
School benches made from recycled plastic! Plastiki Rafiki has been prototyping the design of classic local school benches with surfaces made from 100% recycled HDPE and PP plastic. Working with…
Happy World Oceans Day!
Plastiki Rafiki is proud to be featured on the UNEP website in celebration of World Ocean Day. World Oceans Day 2020 encourages ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’. With eight million…
The Story of Austin Ajowi – Futbol Mas
Story of Austin Ajowi, one of the Futbol Mas coaches in Mathare who single-handedly turned a dumpsite into a football pitch! Learn more about his story and the work of…
2020 King Constantine Medal Recipient
Plastiki Rafiki is the proud recipient of the 2020 King Constantine Medal. The medal is presented to a group of individuals from every Round Square Member School who have done…
AISA Outstanding Service Project Award Recipient
Plastiki Rafiki is the proud recipient of the 2020 AISA (Association or International School in Africa) "Outstanding Service Project Award". The award celebrates and rewards excellence and creative problem-solving in…
Plastiki Rafiki – Students Leading Innovative Plastic Repurposing and Design
A big thank you to the Flipflopi for featuring us on their blog. We are excited to be be part of and African Plastic Revolution - and look for forward…
Plastiki Rafiki Sets Sail!
Plastiki Rafiki Partners with Flipflopi for the Lake Victoria Expedition Plastiki Rafiki is excited to announce a partnership with the Flipflopi project for their upcoming Lake Victoria expedition. The purpose…
International Labour Day
As we celebrate International Labour Day and all the hard working people around the world, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight our project in Mathare that aims to…
Support Kwale Plastics!
Please take some time to check out and support this worthwhile cause by one of our partners Kwale Plastics Plus Collectors to fight the consequences of Covid-19 and clean up our towns!…
