We create unique products using a range of plastic molding techniques as well as subtractive manufacturing processes. We currently build all our machines (shredders, extruders, & injection and compression molders), with the help of the open source plastic recycling community in particular Precious Plastic, and create all our products in the ISK Fabrication Lab.

The discarded plastic is collected throughout Kenya. However, rather than getting it from dumpsites, which would be the easiest, we try and focus on rubbish collection from natural areas. Places where rubbish has not yet taken over the environment, where collecting plastic waste can make a visible difference. We hope our actions can help keep these sacred natural spaces pristine and unspoiled and discourage other from polluting them.

We are a non-profit student club and all our income goes towards the further development and design of low cost plastic recycling machines, product design, and the promotion of grassroots plastic collection and recycling in Kenya. Our ultimate goal is to replicate the Plastiki Rafiki model in other sites around Kenya, cleaning up our natural spaces and empowering local communities to earn an income though plastic recycling.

Following the Precious Plastic open source model we have started a network in Kenya were we provide…

1. Access to all machine construction and maintenance plans (Modified Precious Plastic Machines) and a database of ‘how to’ instructional videos
2. Access to all Plastiki Rafiki Mold Designs (DXF & PDF Versions) allowing you to cut your own molds for all our products (there are 40+ unique pieces already in our collection which is continually growing)
3. Tech support regarding machine use, maintenance and product design
4. Limited in-person hands-on training *
5. Promotion of your products through our network and help with marketing
6. At cost pricing for any mold production

Clean up Kenya, protect your environment, say no to littering and single use plastics, and support Plastiki Rafiki!

Links

Website - plastikirafiki.com/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/plastikirafiki/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/plastiki_rafiki/?hl=en
Email - info@plastikirafiki.com

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