CHAKO means ‘yours’ in Swahili, and that is exactly what our products are. They are your products, made from your waste.

The tourism industry creates a lot of opportunities for Zanzibar and its people. However, at the same time it also creates waste. On an island where recycling infrastructure is limited, many materials like plastic and glass end up in the environment. Instead of letting them end up in nature or landfills, we give them a second life.

In our workshop, local artisans transform discarded materials into handcrafted products, combining upcycled waste with locally sourced materials. By doing so, we create employment opportunities for marginalised communities, educate local communities and contribute to growth of the circular economy on the island.