Plant-Based Bioplastic Bags

The Afri-Plastics Challenge was conceptualized to reduce marine plastics in Sub-Saharan African countries through innovative solutions and Kenyan company Chemolex was recognized for its bioplastic bags. The Canadian government and social enterprise Challenge Works identified the inventiveness of Chemolex's bioplastic bags, awarding £750,000 to the company that developed a bioplastic made from water hyacinths, an invasive species that covers Lake Victoria.

'Biopactic' is a sustainable material that can be used as an alternative to fossil-based plastics, all the while putting a widely available, and harmful, resource to good use. These bioplastic bags will help to bring balance back to the local ecosystem, contributing to conservation efforts while offering unique and eco-friendly alternatives to consumers.