Silafrica Leads the Plastic Packaging Sector Towards a Circular Economy

With operations in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, the company is committed to creating sustainable solutions that contribute to a healthier planet.

"Packaging is essential, but it shouldn't harm the environment," says Akshay Shah, Executive Director of Silafrica.

Currently, 30 percent of the materials used in Silafrica's packaging are recycled, with plans to increase that to over 60 percent in the next five years.

As the world moves away from a linear economy to a circular one, Silafrica has further strengthened its sustainability efforts by aiming to lead this change.

Seeing it as a crucial step towards protecting both the environment and the economy.

In a linear economy, goods are typically used and then discarded, leading to significant pollution levels.

Shah emphasizes that this is unsustainable: "Pollution levels are dangerously high, and we cannot continue down this path if we want to coexist with the planet. This is why a shift to a recycling-based economy is necessary," he said.

Shah elaborated on the importance of a circular economy, especially from a manufacturing perspective: "We largely import raw materials and add value in our factories, but in a linear model, these goods are eventually dumped.

In a circular economy, our waste goes back into the cycle, becoming a resource that creates more opportunities for reuse, manufacturing, and recycling—ultimately strengthening the economy."

With nearly 60 years of experience in plastic packaging, Silafrica is committed to leading the industry toward a future that respects the Earth while driving economic growth.

Silafrica manufactures and supplies high-quality plastic and provides consumer packaged goods with primary and secondary packaging of global quality standards.