Sengonzi Terrazzo Ltd. is a Ugandan-based construction company, which has developed an innovative way to create its Terrazzo and Epoxy Floorings out of plastic bags and eggshells. Next to reducing waste from the environment, their product is also designed to be cost-effective and durable.

In Uganda, there is a lack of proper waste management which creates pressure on landfill space and contributes to high levels of emissions, as waste, especially organic waste streams release environmentally dangerous methane. In addition, plastic has been accumulating in the country at alarming levels, harming the environment, soil, and water.

Sengonzi Terrazzo Ltd. in Kampala, Uganda has developed an innovative solution to address the problem of both organic food and plastic pollution. The company has designed its product called Terrazzo and Epoxy Floorings made out of plastic bags and eggshells. Their innovative product has helped build multiple construction projects and houses in the area.

The company’s solution has contributed to reducing plastics, organic eggshells ending up in landfills while creating value for the local economy and generating job opportunities. Their design shows an impactful example of a circular solution for the rapidly growing construction industry as a whole, as the sector is responsible for emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases and generating waste.