Top 8 Recycling startups in Africa

Mar 09, 2025 | By Marjana Bačić

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Funding: $12.8M
Sustainable City Infrastructure, currently developing waste-to-energy projects in emerging market.
2
Funding: $5.3M
Kubik is an environmental technology company that uses plastic waste to make low-carbon, durable, and affordable buildings.
3
Funding: $300K
Regenize provides a residential recycling collection service in South Africa and reward residents with Remali when they recycle.
4
Funding: $172.4K
Nigerian clean-tech startup Scrapays is fusing recycling, technology and finance to help businesses and households sell off their recyclable waste in a convenient manner and at premium prices.
5
Funding: $40K
Binmansoor Plastic Enterprises is a Nigeria-based company specializing in plastic recycling and waste management. The business focuses on purchasing scrap plastic, crushing it, and recycling it into reusable materials.
6
Funding: $25K
Newtonia Green Nature Initiative specializes in recycling 100% of plastics and polyethylene bags into eco-friendly final products, benefiting Uganda and the entire communities within.
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EcoPost uses 100% recycled plastics to make aesthetic, durable and environmentally friendly plastic lumber for use in applications ranging from fencing to landscaping.
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Funding: $2K
Takataka Plastics turns plastic waste into construction materials and COVID face shields
Editor: Marjana Bačić
Marjana Bačić is a senior editor for RecyclingStartups. She has has more than 5 years experience covering the recycling industry. Marjana graduated from University of Belgrade, where she edited Recycling and Sustainable Development Journal. She has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability. She also participates in beach clean-up initiatives and advocates for sustainable practices in local businesses. In her free time, Marjana enjoys hiking in the scenic Montenegrin countryside, practicing yoga for mindfulness, and experimenting with plant-based recipes in her kitchen. You can contact Marjana at marjanabacic(at)recyclingstartups(dot)com