Caryle Enterprises

Caryle Enterprises is a circular waste-to-value social enterprise based in Kisumu, Kenya. We develop inclusive and sustainable solutions to retain the value of material waste at its highest utility to promote environmental sustainability, gender equality, and social equity. Vision To be Africa’s leading circular economy enterprise, transforming waste into wealth and dignity for people and the planet. Mission To retain the value of material waste by developing circular solutions that mitigate climate change, empower underserved communities, and advance gender equality. Purpose To turn waste into worth, restore dignity through innovation, and build climate-resilient, equitable societies. Core Values • Innovation • Accountability • Sustainability • Empowerment • Inclusion OUR FLAGSHIP INNOVATIONS 1. TextileWasteUpcycling We upcycle textile waste into high-impact products such as: • DignifyHer reusable sanitary pads • Washable ecoCare diapers • EcoReFab lifestyle accessories (jewelleries, tote bags, laptop pouches, school backpacks, table mats, seat covers, yoga mats, puffy pillows & cushions) This program promotes menstrual health, reduces textile pollution, and empowers adolescent girls and women. ZeroFoodWaste We transform household and market food waste into: • Vermicompost & liquid organic fertilizer • Eco-briquettes (charcoal alternative) • Black Soldier Fly larvae for poultry/fish/pig feed • Fruit & medicinal tree seedlings • African leafy vegetable seedlings. This initiative supports school gardens, urban farming, waste recovery, and green employment. TRACTION & KEY STATISTICS • Reached girls with reusable pads • Distributed eco-briquettes • Supplied 2,500+ kg of compost • Operating in 5 counties and 25+ schools • Trained 50+ local tailors on responsible textile waste disposal • Partnered with local CBOs, NGOs, and government