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Social Impact Entrepreneur// Waste Manager//Amahoro Fellow//Miller Center Accelaretor 26
The Chicken and Egg Situation in Plastic Recycling Everyone says “Recycling is the future” — but why is it still so difficult to do in many parts of Africa? Here’s the reality: Plastic recycling faces a chicken and egg problem. Recyclers say: “We don’t have enough clean plastic waste to recycle.” Communities say: “We don’t have recycling companies near us.” Investors say: “We will invest when there is enough plastic collected.” Collectors say: “We will collect more when there are buyers willing to pay.” Who should move first? This is why building a circular economy needs everyone at the table — government, businesses, communities, and investors. We need policies that encourage collection. We need companies that buy and process waste. We need consumers who sort their waste properly. Recycling is not just about machines — it’s about people, systems, and trust. Let’s break the cycle. Let’s create local solutions that work for Africa. What are you seeing in your city or country? #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling #Sustainability #AfricaWasteSolutions #Collaboration
