Welcome to recycle@OZTI

A not-for-profit  Corporate social responsibility project of OZTI East Africa was established in 2018. We are a small dynamic team running an exciting recycling facility. We love sharing our passion for the ocean with anyone who will listen. Our focus is on educating the next generation on the dangers of plastic pollution and creating empowerment opportunities for the women and youth of Zanzibar. All while playing our part in cleaning our island!

EDUCATE

“Knowledge is power,” and we need more of it!

In our part of the world, Gen Z is not as acutely aware of the effects of global warming and climate change as their peers in first-world countries.

On World Environment Day, July 5, 2024, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, delivered his “moment of truth” speech. His impassioned plea was to grasp the solutions at hand. “It’s climate crunch time,” stressing that the need for global action is unprecedented. “In the case of climate, we are the meteor. We are not only in danger – we are the danger. But we are also the solution.” read more…

EMPOWER

Through this initiative, we collaborate with individuals and other organizations dedicated to support women’s groups across the island.

At our Workshop on Plastic Pollution, participants receive training on plastic types and are equipped with the necessary tools to clean, sort, and cut HDPE plastic (using buckets, small knives, and shears). The collected plastic is then sold to OZTI for recycling.

Our objective is to have more than 50 women actively involved in the program who are all earning well above minimum wage, providing them with sustainable income and encouraging their economic contribution.read more…

EMPLOY

Our project isn’t just about tackling plastic pollution in Zanzibar, it’s also a good source of employment for the youth. Their dedication and hard work have significantly boosted our production of recycled products, aligning with our mission to foster a cleaner environment.

We place a strong emphasis on the well-being and growth of our most valued assets, our small workforce. Our team receive extensive training, including opportunities for reskilling, cross-skilling, and upskilling, equipping them with valuable skills. Moreover, we offer incentives, a secure work environment, and access to health insurance and security funds, ensuring their overall welfare.read more…

Sydney Smith circa 1805

“It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little – do what you can.”

HOW IT STARTED
THE PROBLEM
THE PROJECT

Our products are made to unleash our team’s creativity and beautify our island.

Catalog

EDUCATE | EMPOWER | EMPLOY

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POLLUTION

Landfill waste will wash into the ocean during monsoon season

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CLEANING

We provide local women with tools to collect & clean plastic waste

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EMPOWERMENT

We buy the plastics from them providing an income

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EMPLOYMENT

Training, fair wage, commission, incentives & a good working environment

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PRODUCTS

Each sale funds the education & empowerment programs

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EDUCATION

Workshop for school kids on plastic pollution & how we can secure a better future for us & our planet

With over 15 years of experience, we are the industry leader in kitchen, bar & laundry design, equipment supply, and technical support in our region. Starting in 2008 developing our working kitchens as chef and restaurateur, we have progressed to a full-scale company, becoming an extremely reliable partner.

OZTI EAST AFRICA is your one-stop shop, where we offer our clients a variety of services according to the environment they live in. We have achieved over 380 successful installations all over the island and across Tanzania since we began.

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recycle at OZTI

Launched in 2018 as a pilot project for OZTI East Africa. Finding a sustainable way of recycling hard plastic in Zanzibar.

Our focus  creating job opportunities for local women, up-skilling our power team, educating local school children and community members. We also focus on community empowerment and playing our part in saving our beautiful island from plastic pollution.

Our project is not for profit, and we fund our education and empowerment programs through sales

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