From Plastic Pollution to Sustainable Solutions : The Gjenge Makers' Revolution / Quazi Tafsirul Islam, Quazi Tahsinul Islam, Mohammad Imtiaz Hossain.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Islam, Quazi Tafsirul, author.

Contributor:

Islam, Quazi Tahsinul, contributor.

Hossain, Mohammad Imtiaz, contributor.

Series:

SAGE business cases.

SAGE business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2025.

Summary:

This case study explores Gjenge Makers, a pioneering Kenyan startup that transforms plastic waste into sustainable building materials. Founded by Nzambi Matee, the company addresses the dual challenges of plastic pollution and the need for affordable construction materials. Gjenge Makers represents an innovative response to the global crisis of plastic waste, which sees only a small fraction recycled, with the majority ending up in landfills or the environment. The study delves into the company's foundation, its rapid growth, and the unique challenges it faces, particularly in scaling up production to meet market demand without compromising its core environmental values. It examines the shift from a linear to a circular economy model, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and ethical business practices. This case provides valuable insights into environmental entrepreneurship, the complexities of waste management, and sustainable development in an emerging economy context. Students will learn about the practicalities of implementing circular economy principles in a business, the challenges of balancing growth with sustainability, and the role of innovation in addressing global environmental issues.

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ISBN:

9781071968666

1071968661

OCLC:

1483992618