Shine your shoes and the planet together. Buy Eko Black Shoe Polish. Students recycling waste paper with shiny shoes

Our Innovation

We transform waste paper into valuable products ranging from black shoe polish to pencils. Through Research & Development and community-based circular systems, we help schools and communities manage their own waste and reduce reliance on dumpsites and incinerators.

Learn How We Do It

Eko Black Shoe Polish (Flagship Product)

Eco-friendly. Non-flammable. Affordable for learners. Made from pigments derived from charred waste paper.

Eko Pencils (Coming Soon)

Pencil cores made from recycled waste-paper pigments — developed for affordability and sustainability.


Services for Schools

We help schools reduce waste, cut supply costs, and build sustainability programs.

  • Waste management audits
  • School waste-paper recycling programs
  • Innovation & patent-sharing programs
  • Delivery of eco-friendly school supplies

Closing the Loop in Every Community

Our circular ecosystem ensures each community manages its own waste, eliminating the need for dumpsites and incinerators — creating a cleaner, more resilient Africa.


Trusted By

Schools, institutions, research partners, and award bodies we work with.

We are a waste management firm promoting environmental sustainability while championing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)


We specialize in innovative technologies and initiatives aimed at transforming waste into valuable resources while empowering communities, companies and institutions to adopt eco-friendly practices.

Our Mission

To revolutionize waste management in Kenya and Africa by transforming waste into eco-friendly products while supporting communities and eco-systems with sustainable waste management programs

Our Vision

To provide Africa with tailored waste-management solutions it needs to live sustainably

Our Slogan

As It Was In The Beginning



About Eden Recyclers

Who We Are

Eden Recyclers is a Kenyan circular-economy company developing Africa-tailored waste management solutions. We convert waste paper from schools into valuable products for learners and communities while supporting schools to manage their waste sustainably.

Through R&D, innovation, and partnerships with universities and research institutions, we are building a model that enables every community to process and utilize its own waste locally.





Products

Eco-friendly school supplies derived from recycled waste paper.

Eko Black Shoe Polish

Eko Black Shoe Polish

Cost: Ksh. 100 & 200

Africa’s first eco-friendly shoe polish made from recycled waste-paper pigments.

  • Eco-friendly & safe for learners
  • Non-flammable (no petroleum-based solvents)
  • Long-lasting shine
  • Made from charred waste-paper pigments
  • Affordable for schools and students
  • Locally made in Kenya

Every 60g tin purchased helps remove around 10 A4 sheets from schools.

Eco Pencil Sticks

Eco Pencil Sticks (Coming Soon)

Pencil cores made from recycled waste-paper pigments — reducing dependence on imported graphite and lowering costs for learners.

  • Reduce dependency on imported graphite
  • Lower costs for learners
  • Support sustainability education
  • Close the recycling loop — students use products made from their own waste
Eko Black Shoe Polish

Black Paint & Ink (In Development)

Expanding the potential of paper-derived pigments through R&D partnerships.

Waste Management Solutions for Schools & Institutions

We help schools create circular waste-paper systems and supply eco-friendly products made from their own waste.

Waste Management Audits

• Waste mapping
• Bin placement & sorting
• Handling & transport checks
• Recycling readiness score
• Recommendations for improvement

School Waste-Paper Recycling

• Schools supply waste paper
• We convert it into black pigment
• We return eco school supplies
• Shoe polish, pencils, ink
• Reduces waste & school costs

Innovation & Patent-Sharing

• Teach sustainability science
• Share innovation concepts
• Workshops & toolkits
• Support sustainability clubs
• Inspire young inventors

Training & Capacity Building

• Circular economy training
• Waste transformation
• Sustainable materials
• African recycling innovations
• Teacher & student sessions

How We Recycle

Watch a step-by-step video demonstrating how we convert waste paper into pigments, pencils, and eco-friendly supplies.

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Our Impact in Communities

Real change driven through circular waste-paper systems and sustainable school supply programs.

Environmental Impact

• Tons of waste paper diverted from dumpsites
• Reduced carbon emissions from avoided incineration

Education Impact

• Schools engaged in recycling programs
• Learners benefiting from affordable eco-friendly supplies

Youth & Community Impact

• Youth involved in sustainability innovation
• Communities adopting circular waste systems

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Our Partners

Collaboration with schools, institutions, and leaders driving sustainability across Africa.

Schools

Partnering with primary, secondary, and TVET institutions implementing recycling programs.

Research Institutions

Working with laboratories and innovation hubs on pigment science and sustainable materials.

Universities

Academic partners supporting research, training, student projects, and sustainability innovation.

Universities

Government Agencies

Collaborating on circular economy policies and school sustainability programs.

Awards & Recognition

Celebrated across Africa for innovation in recycling, education, and sustainability.

Our Testimonials


Showcasing sustainable innovation at a Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) event

The Managing Director, Mr. Abraham Nyaga holds Aloe Vera Gel (on the right) and Organic Fertilizer (on the left) developed from aloe processing waste. At Eden Recyclers, we have helped companies like Sheth Organics Ltd to turn organic waste into valuable products to promote circular economy solutions for a greener future.

Africa Climate Summit 2023

Eden Recyclers Founder and Director, Mr. Abraham Nyaga during the Africa Climate Summit 2023 held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The inaugural Africa Climate Summit presented a bold and ambitious new African vision for a Green Growth agenda.

Konza Technopolis

Eden Recyclers Founder and Director, Mr. Abraham Nyaga, during a tree-planting exercise at the Konza Technopolis. The event saw members of the diaspora community plant hundreds of trees as they familiarized themselves with the opportunities posed in this Africa's Silicone Savannah.

A Reflective Moment at Kware Dumpsite in Embakasi South

Abraham Nyaga, MD of Eden Recyclers, witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of unmanaged waste. Untreated stream of industrial and municipal wastewater flows through residential areas of Pipeline and Donholm. Eden Recyclers is committed to driving sustainable waste management and climate justice solutions for Nairobi’s most vulnerable communities.






Our Achievements

Presidential Innovation Award 2023/24

As a finalist from Tharaka Nithi County in the Presidential Innovation Award 2023/24, Eden Recyclers had the privilege of visiting the State House.

Kenya Innovation Week 2023

Eden Recyclers was a finalist from Tharaka Nithi County and received an award during the Kenya Innovation Week 2023.

KCB Foundation

At the KCB Foundation, Eden Recyclers presented its vision for environmental conservation and demonstrated how it transforms waste to empower communities.

The Team

Our dedicated and passionate team at Eden Recyclers works together to achieve our mission. We understand the benefits of conserving the environment and will continue our efforts.


Abraham Karani Nyaga, BTech

Managing Director


Eng. Martin Kinyua Kairanya, BSc

Head of Technology Development


Dr. Lydia Chepkemoi, BSc

Research & Development


Advocate Christopher Munene Mugambi, LLB (Hons)

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