Crown Beverages Limited (CBL), through its Tweyambe Project, has today launched its 9th PET Collection Hub at Makenke Industrial Park in Mbarara, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable plastic waste management and the promotion of a circular economy in Uganda.
The new hub is being established in partnership with Frontline Waste Network and Karim Wapasiloma, a local plastic waste collector whose efforts have contributed significantly to improving plastic recovery in the Mbarara region. Through this partnership, Crown Beverages has enhanced Karim’s operations by providing a baler machine, a three-wheeler tricycle among other items to increase the collection and processing of PET plastic across the city.
The Tweyambe Project was established in response to the growing demand for beverages packaged in PET bottles, offering consumers the convenience of refreshment on the go while recognizing the shared responsibility of ensuring those bottles are properly collected and recycled. By investing in collection infrastructure and empowering local recycling partners, Crown Beverages is helping reduce plastic pollution while creating sustainable livelihoods within communities.
Speaking at the launch, Caroline Zawedde, Founder of Frontline Waste Network, said:
“The partnership between Crown Beverages Limited and Frontline Waste Network demonstrates how the private sector can drive both environmental impact and economic opportunities at the grassroots. The Tweyambe Project, which is being rolled out nationally, is a critical step towards tackling plastic pollution in Mbarara while strengthening community-led recycling efforts.”
Speaking on behalf of Crown Beverages Limited, Pearl Kitimbo, Brand & Communications Manager, said:
“As manufacturers of PET-packaged beverages, we recognize our responsibility beyond producing quality refreshments. Through the Tweyambe Project, we are investing in practical solutions that strengthen plastic collection, empower local entrepreneurs, and ensure that the communities enjoying our products also enjoy a cleaner environment. Mbarara becomes our 9th PET Collection Hub, and we are proud to partner with people like Karim Wapasiloma, who are already making a difference in their communities.”
Since its inception, the Tweyambe Project has expanded across Uganda with PET Collection Hubs in Jinja, Hoima, Mbale, Gulu, Kasese, Fort Portal, Kyengera, and Oyam, with Mbarara now becoming the 9th location. Working alongside partners including Waste Pays, Reclaim, Cahaba Eco Crew, The Network Girl Tech Initiative Uganda, Platinum Partners, and Frontline Waste Network, the initiative continues to strengthen local recycling ecosystems by providing essential infrastructure and supporting community-based plastic collection.
Beyond environmental conservation, the project contributes to job creation, income generation, and the development of local recycling enterprises. By increasing the capacity of collection hubs and improving the efficiency of plastic recovery, Crown Beverages is demonstrating how collaboration between the private sector, community organisations, and local entrepreneurs can deliver lasting environmental and economic impact.
Through the Tweyambe Project, Crown Beverages Limited remains committed to preserving Uganda’s environment, advancing the circular economy, and ensuring that both current and future generations can continue to enjoy its products in a cleaner, healthier environment – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT1X9bTTH6A&t=53s
