Agelgil

While plastic waste is a global concern, Ethiopia in particular is Africa’s biggest importer of plastic as a raw material. While research on the scale of the problem is limited, there is evidence that the country’s plastic use per capita has nearly tripled in the last decade. Existing paper-based packaging reduces the use of plastic, but depends on trees as raw material and petroleum-based energy sources for production. Agelgil eco-packaging aims to provide a more sustainable option by using agricultural by-products and clean energy sources.