Three Nairobi Companies That Are Turning Trash into Treasure

What happens to the trash we throw out? Once it has outlived its purpose, we want it out of our space. Good riddance, go be someone else’s problem!

These three companies will make you want to get the trash back into your home. To them, your trash is their treasure. They all have common objectives, to keep our city clean and provide perfectly functional and beautiful pieces.

Feast your eyes on these:

KMS-Kilometres

KMS-Kilometres is the brainchild of an Italian designer called Gabriele Buracchi. With the help of a small workshop and a good tailor, he has turned the used rubber tires that are usually seen languishing on the side of the road into some pretty stylish furniture. By combining the tyres with pretty kangas, each piece he produces is unique… and he’s not only making furniture… whether it’s a guitar case, a yoga mat, a wallet or a funky handbag that you’re after. The designs are neverending!

 

To be honest we are digging the logo too… KMS man!

That Guitar case your boyfriend always wanted (pardon the sexism)

Everything you need for a weekend getaway…

Wondering where to pack your drums?

If you want to know more visit their facebook page or call Gabriele (0700 039 881) to arrange for a custom-made piece.

 

Aposh Home Décor

Turns PVC Pipes and Bulbs can make the most stylish towel rack, shoe rack and flower bases. Who knew? We’d be making these ourselves if it weren’t for the fact that these guys are obviously doing it better!

 

 

Aposh Home Decor

Showroom: 1st Floor, Vaell Building, Mombasa Rd

Am.Used

The hot chicks behind the Am.Used project decided that all those plastic bottles that were hanging around their garages could be brought to better use than just having them trickle down to the local plastic recycler. After brainstorming over a couple bottles of wine, they decided that what Nairobians were really missing were some cool and funky chandeliers that don’t break the bank. So with the help of some simple keychains they came up with this:

They recently displayed their wares at the RVF Launch party at Kuona and we got to say we were impressed!

Basically you need to get on the case here if you don’t want to be the only household in Nairobi without one of these babies!

 

Find out more about Am.Used here

By Ray