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Bahari Safi
Protecting the biodiverse Lamu Archipelago in Kenya by transforming waste into artisanal products
Lamu, Kenya
137,764
lbs of plastic waste removed
49+
waste workers formally employed
rePurpose impact framework in action
The BASE Framework is our leading impact creation process that is the strong foundation for each rePurpose Global plastic recovery impact project. This framework ensures that our interventions in each geography create additional, impactful and verifiable outcomes.
Baseline
Lamu's biodiversity is threatned
- Lamu District holds 62% of Kenya’s mangroves that are threatened by plastic pollution.
- Lamu county is isolated from major towns and struggles with poor waste management facilities.
Additionality
Recycling ocean bound plastic
- All plastic types are collected and managed.
- Everything including low value plastics are recycled.
Solution
Solution for Bahari Safi
- Collection through community groups, informal collectors and island inhabitants.
- Proper sorting, processing and recycling of PET as well as low value plastics.
- Creating local artisanal products like furniture and Dhows (traditional sailboats)
Evaluation
Thorough audit and assurance process
- Plastic recovered through each project is tracked and traced via reTrace technology.
- Through the year, in line with a comprehensive guide to audit and assurance, each project undergoes multiple audits for environmental compliance and social safeguards. These are carried out by both internal and external teams.
Impact guaranteed with rePurpose’s proprietary technology - reTrace
reTrace™ is rePurpose Global's proprietary technology tool for impact verification. Every kilogram of plastic waste is recorded, uploaded, and verified through a chain-of-custody approach.
reTrace™ makes all impact data readily available for regular third-party audits.
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