Chemolex Company Limited

Chemolex is a waste management organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya, tackling plastic pollution by cleaning up ocean-bound plastic and recycling it into construction materials such as paving blocks, fencing poles, and eco-boards. It combines technology and on-the-ground collection, including AI-powered waste capture devices and community waste hubs in informal settlements.

Collecting waste from river systems

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