Taka Earth

Documenting Climate Action in Africa.

We offset greenhouse gas emissions for companies to combat climate change.

Services

Functions

Our platform is focused into 3 functions.

Events

We provide companies a platform to:

  • Incentivize event attendees to recycle their waste
  • Offering cashbacks or discounts on future purchases
  • Monitor their waste profile

Corporates

We provide companies a platform to:

  • Measure their sustainability effort
  • Document their sustainability impact
  • Report on their sustainability

Home

We provide companies a platform to:

  • Incentivize the public to recycle
  • Divert their waste from landfills
  • Create a loyalty program for future sales
Features

How It Works

Sorting.

You select and separate glass, plastics and cans from your packaging waste.

Request Pick Up

Dial the Taka Earth shortcode and request a pickup .

Redeem.

Use our USSD to redeem points at select Quickmart stores.

Brand Partners

These are some of the partners and clients we are privileged to work with:

Recycling Partners

We work with these partners to ensure management of waste for a net zero effect:

Press Releases

Articles

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Blockchain Verification

Taka Earth Teams Up with BLCK IoT to Drive Environmental Sustainability using Blockchain Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How does Taka Earth Quickmart recycling program work?

Consumers sort their plastics, cans and glass packaging waste then drop it off at our drop off station within Quickmart branches. Consumers are then awarded Taka Earth points that are redeemable immediately for discounts on their selected brands.

Where can I redeem Taka Earth Points?

You can redeem Taka Earth points across selected Quickmart stores. (Quickmart Kilimani)

Is Quickmart Taka Earth’s only redeeming partner?

Quickmart is our current drop off and redeeming partner with the view of expanding the list as we grow.

Where are the participating Quickmart drop off stations?

Quickmart Kilimani is the current participating drop off station.

What items can be dropped off for recycling and waste management?

Only plastics, cans and glass bottles can be dropped off at the moment.

Which areas does the pick up request cover?

The pick up request currently covers Nairobi county.

Which are the participating brands for recycling?

Our list of brands is growing and will be updated every so often via a text to our end users.

Does Taka Earth provide either bins for building or separate trash bags for separation?

We currently do not provide for either bins or trash bags but we are working on a tote bag that is washable and reusable.

How does Taka Earth make money?

Taka Earth makes money from offering an extended producer responsibility (EPR) service to consumer goods companies to capture post consumer waste and report on their sustainability while creating a direct relationship with their consumers.

Contact Us

REQUEST PICKUP

Dial the Taka Earth shortcode *711*12# ,select the redeem Taka Earth points option, enter the till number of the retail partner store, specify the number of points you want to redeem, and you will receive a redemption code.

The code is valid for 24 hours, after which you need to request a new one if it expires.

Click the button number to start a session😊

REQUEST PICKUP

Dial the Taka Earth shortcode *711*12# ,choose the request pick up option, and provide your address.

The Customer Experience team will contact you to confirm the request and schedule a pick-up.

Click the button number to start a session😊

SORTING WASTE TYPES

After using plastic containers, glass bottles, and cans, separate them from other waste. Do not throw them into regular bins.

The branding on the containers should not be peeled off as it helps capture product data and keep track of recycled items. Items without branding information are not accepted.