Friday, January 16, 2009

Renaissance Company - Kitenengla Glass

Afrigadget reports on Kitenengla Glass a company that supports more than just the bottom line with its encouragement of local artists and waste recycling:
Anyone who has been to Kitengela Glass near Nairobi will instantly recognize the works of art made from recycled glass, metal and other materials. Stunning works by local artists support a huge community of people and beautify gardens, offices, institutions and homes...Creating art from recycled glass takes a huge amount of energy. The glass recycling factory produces tiles, windows and other items, fueling it with used oil, butane gas and electricity. But now they are exploring the use of human biogas...[continue reading]

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