VOICED: Kenya's scrap glass transformed

The video discusses Kitengela, a recycling plant near Nairobi, which transforms old wine and beer bottles into various products. Josphat, an employee for 15 years, shares his surprise at the beauty of recycled glass. Founded by the Crow family over 30 years ago, the company has saved numerous bottles from landfills, despite economic challenges. It employs over 80 people, many of whom are artists, and is one of the few glass recycling factories in Africa. The plant not only aids the environment but also provides artists with profitable creative opportunities.

What is the primary function of the Kitengela recycling plant?

• To produce new wine and beer bottles

• To create metal sculptures

• To recycle glass into various products

• To manufacture plastic containers

Who founded the Kitengela recycling plant?

• The Johnson family

• The Crows family

• The Smith family

• The Brown family

What challenge does the Kitengela plant face regarding bottle collection?

• They only receive bottles from local residents

• They have more bottles than they can process

• They have too few bottles to recycle

• They struggle to find enough artists

How has the economic downturn affected the Kitengela plant?

• It resulted in a surplus of glass

• It led to the closure of the plant

• It increased the number of employees

• It caused a drop in product sales

What makes the Kitengela plant unique in Kenya?

• It is the largest metal recycling plant

• It is the only factory producing plastic goods

• It is one of the few glass recycling factories

• It is the only pottery factory