Silafrica Kenya Achieves 100% Recyclable Packaging Portfolio and Expands Regional Recycling Partnerships

In this part of the interview, the discussion highlights why Silafrica’s award-winning Foldable Returnable Crates (FRCs) have become a breakthrough in East Africa’s packaging and logistics landscape. The CEO explains how the crates’ foldable design reduces reverse-logistics volumes by up to 70 per cent, lowers transport emissions, and delivers meaningful cost savings, making them a genuine game changer for regional supply chains.

The conversation then expands into how Silafrica is harnessing Industry 4.0 technologies to strengthen sustainability and operational excellence. From automation and real-time data monitoring to predictive maintenance and a smart factory dashboard, the company is using digital tools to improve precision, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency across all production lines.

Following this, the interview touches on the rapidly evolving expectations of FMCG and multinational brands, who now demand packaging that is not only recyclable and lightweight but also cost-effective and transparent in terms of carbon footprint. Silafrica’s collaborative approach to co-creating sustainable solutions positions the company as a strategic partner rather than a traditional supplier.

A further key point in this section is the role of recycling partnerships and public-private collaborations in strengthening post-consumer plastic recovery across East Africa. Silafrica’s active involvement with platforms such as EMF, KEPRO, EPR, KPP, and PETCO, alongside community-based collection networks, demonstrates its commitment to building a truly circular economy supported by strong local value chains.