
Turning Trash into Treasure: The Story of the Eco-Broom
How recycled PET bottles and local grass are being transformed into a sustainable household product that empowers women in Bulawayo.
The seedbed for tomorrow's green and inclusive industries.
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Our impact at a glance
Active members of our green production hubs
Years of inclusive impact
Women and youths trained in green skills
Tonnes of recyclable waste diverted from landfills & converted into green products
We go beyond training and empower women and youths to be the engines driving green value chains.
We provide technical, green skills training that equips participants with the skills to upcycle PET plastic waste into innovative products.
We provide technical, green skills training that equips participants with the skills to upcycle metal and paper waste into innovative products.
We offer support to green the delivery of vocational training programs. We also work with partners to support trainees and graduates of vocational training programs to green their newly gained vocational skills.
Empowering individuals with skills to launch and grow green businesses that contribute to a circular economy.
Empowering individuals with a green entrepreneurial mindset and resources to help them take up opportunities in the recycling value chain in a manner that is decent, gainful, safe and professional.
We offer custom trainings, real-life hustler-preneurial simulations that help emerging entrepreneurs to monetise green skills by rapid testing and launching MVPs (basic, low cost business models). We also provide blended financing models that give entrepreneurs access to the critical resources they need to start their green businesses.
Our flagship product – The broom that empowers with every sweep!

Our signature Eco-Broom is handcrafted from upcycled PET bottles. Each broom diverts plastic waste from landfills while providing dignified employment to members of our green production hubs. Built to last, gentle on surfaces, and kind to the planet.
Each broom recycles approximately 15-20 plastic bottles from landfills.
Every purchase directly supports a local artisan.
Made from sustainable, recyclable materials.
See profile for examples
“I am happy with the support we are getting from this business… I am no longer worried about balancing my housework with my job. I am thankful to be part of Wezesha.”
Green Production Hub Member
Young Mother — Bulawayo
“Most times I am forced to choose between earning an income or taking care of our children. I am happy to be part of this business because it matches my needs.”
Eco-Broom Production Trainee
Female Entrepreneur — Bulawayo
“This was very eye opening. I never thought there is income from rubbish and that there are people who depend on waste picking to feed their families!”
Female Student
Treasure in Trash Competition Participant — Bulawayo
“I normally wait for buyers or walk long distances in search for markets. My products are bulky — I can only carry two or three at a time. After walking the whole day, I end up selling to whoever offers me whatever amount that will enable me to go back home with food for my children.”
Male Youth Exhibitor
First Market Fair, Green Producer — Bulawayo
“We pick old clothing and socks from the dumpsite which we use for sanitary wear. We know it's not healthy, but using this allows us to carry on with our work during 'those times of the month.'”
Woman Beneficiary
First Ngozi Mine Health Expo — Bulawayo
“My twins have no birth certificates. I am pained at the thought of my children growing up without being able to go to school. I have a US$200 delivery debt at a local hospital — they withheld my children's birth records. I feel hopeless because I can't see how a person like me can raise this amount.”
Young Mother, 25
Community Member — Bulawayo
“The green hustler-preneur training opened my eyes to the opportunities in recycling. I never knew trash could be turned into treasure.”
Nomsa K.
Green Entrepreneur — Bulawayo
“I am happy with the support we are getting from this business… I am no longer worried about balancing my housework with my job. I am thankful to be part of Wezesha.”
Green Production Hub Member
Young Mother — Bulawayo
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