PUTTING WASTE TO USE

Plastic waste accumulation has become the order of the day in different parts of the world, As humans we have noticed that its production and accumulation will only terminate life on earth. There are over 150 Million Tons of Plastic already in the oceans. Every year, 8 million tons of plastic waste end up in oceans and lakes. Experts predict that there will be more plastic than fish in oceans by 2050.  And yet, the more waste we generate, the more waste we need to dispose of,

Plastic waste accumulation is caused by the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment. It can be categorized in primary plastics, such as cigarette butts and bottle caps, or secondary plastics, resulting from the degradation of the primary ones. It can also be defined by its size, from micro plastics - small particles (<5 mm) of plastic dispersed in the environment - to macro plastics.

Businesses produce goods for sale and the packaging for those goods. We buy them, use them and then throw them away. And it doesn’t all end up in landfills. The volume of waste entering the ocean is enough to cover every foot of coastline in the world with five full bags of trash. This is a very linear model of producing and consuming. The consequences are dire.

Globally, and particularly in Uganda waste management systems cannot keep up the amount of waste we produce. It leaks into the natural environment, polluting our landscapes and oceans. It kills wildlife, including marine life. It leaks dangerous gases as it decomposes into the air and atmosphere. Landfills generate 5% of the greenhouse gases that are causing climate change. And we are using natural resources like water, oil, coal and metals to make these throw-away items twice as fast as they can regenerate.
The circular economy focuses on designing and using products in a way that they can be re-used, preferably many times over. This way, the resources that go into things are able to generate economic benefits over and over again.
The fashion designer who founded Kimuli Fashionability, a fashion house that makes clothes out of waste products, has been given a nod in the category of Business in this year’s edition of the annual awards show.
The awards that will be hosted by Zahara Totto, a prominent media personality, will take place on October 26, at Edenvale city Hall in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Juliet Namujju has previously showcased her stunning designs in countries like Germany, Poland, among others and was last year nominated in the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum annual AWIEF Awards 2018 in the category of Young Entrepreneur.
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NEW WAY OF THINKING

We obviously need to rethink this way of making and using goods if we don’t want to suffocate ourselves and the planet! Theories about a circular economy started emerging in the 1980s. These theories used natural ecosystems as an example of what we should be doing. Nature reuses and recycles chemicals and nutrients to generate new raw materials – there is no such thing as waste in Nature.

In every corners of the world we believe that achieving a plastic waste free planet requires global solidarity. There is a need to solve plastic waste challenges with in the urban centers but also in rural areas at Kimuli Fashionability we believe that if the causes of poverty is marginalization then inclusion can be the cure. Using the skill set we have there is a need to find the solution in fashion industry, to make fashion fair and sustainable. This means creating ways which is most considerate of humanity and the environment. The goal is to have an inclusive system which works without leaving a negative footprint.

Fair Fashion simply means, ensuring fair wages supports education and directly improves worker's quality of life. If everyone had a living wage* we would see more happiness in the world = less conflict + more love & peace.

At Kimuli Fashionability we are transforming the waste crisis in Africa into employment opportunities for marginalised groups of people while educating different abled people with skills of turning plastic waste into upcycled fashion, 

Juliet Namuju, an upcycling fashion designer has been nominated as Best Entrepreneur in the 2019 Starqt awards.

Namujju has been pitted against Roberts Ssegawa, Ron Ntege Tenacity, Senjokyo Marcarious Austine, Nontokoza RadeeJessica Mshama, Meg Lusembo and Stephano Ntemu for the coveted accolade.

Located in Mpigi District, Kimuli Fashionability is a designer fashion house that employs the services of disabled people who upcycle waste products mostly plastic into African fashion clothes for wear.