Programme nearbyRepair & ReuseNairobiAfrica Collect Textiles upcyclingUniforms, jeans, and carpets from discarded textiles Africa Collect Textiles (ACT) in Nairobi pioneers textile recycling, turning used guard uniforms into backpacks, weaving carpets from old jeans, and producing filling material for furniture makers. What you can do - Donate clean used textiles at ACT collection points where available - Commission upcycled products for schools, clubs, or community spaces - Replicate the model: sort, shred, and design new goods from fibres already in the city How to participate - Check collection and product lines on the ACT portfolio page Why it matters Fast fashion's waste stream is a local materials bank when designers and collectors work openly together.textilesupcyclingrecycling +2
