ORIBAG - African paper bags from agricultural waste
Wastes from primary agricultural production, such as banana or pineapple residues, cotton waste, etc.
It is collected and bought from local farmers. This waste is further processed at the incubation center of the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), where handmade paper is produced from the waste. It is then used to produce end products, such as eco-bags, various types of cards, decorative papers, etc.
Local farmer groups provide raw materials and benefit from skills training and outreach programmes. Oribags Innovations Ltd. is responsible for waste collection, processing and marketing the products. Uganda Industrial Research Institute provides processing facilities and technical support as well as marketing support.
Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association supports the initiative in terms of networking, mentoring and entrepreneurship training.
