A Tanzanian enterprise called CutOff Recycle is converting discarded human hair from salons and barbershops into an input for sustainable agriculture, according to the Daily News. The initiative, which took its concept from the Saba Saba trade fair to Maputo, Mozambique, aims to turn everyday waste into an agricultural resource while opening new markets across Africa. The report highlights the venture as an example of Tanzanian innovation creating regional economic opportunity through recycling.

Cotton farmers in Tanzania are set to benefit from a new initiative that converts cotton residues, particularly stalks left after harvesting, into biochar fertiliser. According to the Daily News, farmers in Mwanza have traditionally removed the residues and burned them or used them as firewood. The project aims to turn this agricultural waste into a useful product, offering an alternative to disposal practices and potentially improving outcomes for cotton growers in the region.

Kenneth Kanayo Alaneme, a Professor of Mechanical and Structural Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, has urged Nigeria to treat agricultural and industrial waste as valuable resources. According to Tribune Online, he said converting such waste into commercial products could foster indigenous technologies, create wealth and drive industrial growth. He made the remarks while delivering FUTA's 206th Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Dr Kimani Muturi, a former teacher from Baringo, has established a successful textile business in Uganda that utilizes discarded banana stems to create products such as bags, carpets, and hair extensions.

A new fertiliser plant by TFC in Dar es Salaam aims to address the challenges faced by Tanzanian farmers, including declining soil fertility and rising fertiliser costs. Experts have noted that using the appropriate type of fertiliser is crucial for enhancing productivity and managing production expenses. This development is seen as a potential boost for the agricultural sector in Tanzania.

In Uganda, small operators are transforming food scraps and market waste into a burgeoning agribusiness through black soldier fly farming. In the Kasese district, Ugavoil processes approximately 40 metric tonnes of municipal waste daily, extracting around 10 tonnes of organic material, which is further supplemented by avocado-processing waste from a local factory. This innovative approach is gaining traction, although it remains relatively unknown to many Ugandans.