Tebari operates a circular‑economy platform that uses a GPS‑enabled cloud dashboard to map plastic waste hotspots, log and weigh collections, and match loads with nearby recyclers in Kenya. The system converts the aggregated plastics into certified construction panels, biodegradable packaging and textile fibers, providing revenue for community collectors and traceable supply data for manufacturers, NGOs and government agencies.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Communities and coastal areas in Kenya generate large volumes of plastic waste that remain uncollected or improperly disposed, leading to environmental pollution and missed economic opportunities. Traditional waste‑management systems lack real‑time visibility of waste hotspots, making collection inefficient and hindering the development of a circular economy.
Solution
Tebari provides an end‑to‑end circular‑economy platform that aggregates plastic waste from community collection points and coastlines, then transforms it into market‑ready recycled materials. The proprietary tebari.cloud system equips field officers with GPS‑based mapping, on‑site sorting, and weight tracking, delivering live data to recyclers and manufacturers. Collected plastics are processed into durable construction components, biodegradable packaging, and textile fibers, creating revenue streams for local entrepreneurs while reducing environmental impact. Complementary education and training programs build local capacity, ensuring sustainable participation and long‑term waste‑management resilience.
Target Audience
Primary customers are local waste‑collection cooperatives, recycling firms, and manufacturers of construction, packaging, and textile products in Kenya, as well as NGOs and government bodies seeking scalable circular‑economy solutions.
Features
- GPS‑enabled tebari.cloud dashboard that visualizes plastic accumulation hotspots and updates collection status in real time
- Mobile interface for field officers to log, sort, and weigh waste on‑site, generating traceable data for each batch
- Integrated logistics module that matches collected loads with nearby recyclers and manufacturers for optimized routing
- Community‑run aggregation centers offering training, equipment, and micro‑enterprise opportunities for waste collectors
- Production lines that convert sorted plastics into high‑strength building panels, recyclable packaging, and textile fibers meeting industry specifications
- Data analytics suite that monitors collection efficiency, material yield, and environmental impact metrics for reporting to partners and regulators
- API connectivity for third‑party NGOs, government agencies, and corporate buyers to access inventory and sustainability data