Helton Traders converts discarded plastic bottle waste into high-quality sewing thread, providing a reliable local alternative to imported products while addressing Uganda’s plastic pollution crisis.
The company sources plastic waste from collectors (primarily women and youth), processes it into thread and distributes it across Uganda.
Impact
1,200+
tonnes of plastic waste recycled – millions of plastic bottles
110+
waste collectors earning nearly 3X the usual market rate
Reliable local supply chain reducing import dependence
200+
women reached and empowered
159%
revenue growth acceleration post M-Kyala’s investment
