Every year, Uganda generates over 600,000 tonnes of plastic waste. Most of it ends up in drainage channels, wetlands, and open dumps. Platinum Partners is chang...
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March 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Impact StoriesFeaturedEvery year, Uganda generates over 600,000 tonnes of plastic waste. Most of it ends up in drainage channels, wetlands, and open dumps. Platinum Partners is changing that narrative — one kilogram at a time.
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The circular economy opportunity in East Africa is worth an estimated $8 billion by 2030. Uganda sits at the crossroads of this transformation — with raw material, growing industry, and policy momentum converging.
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Not all plastic is created equal. Knowing the difference between PET #1 and HDPE #2 can mean the difference between earning UGX 350 per kg versus UGX 120. Here is everything you need to know.
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When Crown Beverages — Uganda's Pepsi bottling giant — chose Platinum Partners as a recycling partner, it sent a clear signal to the market: sustainability is no longer optional in Uganda's beverage sector.
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Meet the backbone of Platinum Partners' recycling network: thousands of informal collectors who, armed with little more than a sack and determination, are reshaping how Kampala handles its plastic problem.
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Uganda's collectors face a daily question: which plastic should I prioritise? Our processing team breaks down the market rates, quality requirements, and earning potential for Uganda's two most abundant plastic types.
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Weekly sustainability updates from the frontlines of Uganda's recycling revolution.