Plastic Waste to Products in Hawassa
The Problem
Plastic waste is everywhere in Hawassa.
- Burned → air pollution
- Dumped → land & water damage
- No value → no incentive to collect
At the same time, people need income opportunities.
The Solution
We turn plastic waste into useful, sellable products using simple, local machines.
How It Works
Detailed instructions to building the heat press and products can be found here
Step 1 – Collect the plastics
Step 2 – Shred the Plastic
Step 3 – Heat & Press
Step 4 – Make Useful Products
The Recycling Center in Hawassa different types of products like roofs, bins, gutters, panels, chicken feeding trays, as of May 2026. More updates soon!
Income Opportunity
This system is designed to be simple and profitable.
- Plastic waste cost: Low or free
- Time to make one product: ~25-30 minutes
- Plastic needed: ~1 kg per item
- Selling price: ~150–300 birr per product
This creates a real local business opportunity
Why This Works
- Simple machines (shredder + heat press)
- Easy to learn
- Uses local waste
- Produces useful products
- Generates income immediately
Impact
- Cleaner environment
- Reduced plastic pollution
- Jobs for local communities
- Practical circular economy
Work With Us
We are helping individuals, groups, and organizations in Hawassa to:
- Start plastic recycling production
- Learn the process
- Build small businesses
👉 Contact us to get started 📧 wastefree23@gmail.com