Leading Malawi's transition to a circular economy

Green Economies Made Simple (GEMS) delivers practical, scalable solutions that support Malawi's transition to a circular economy through recycling, green mobility, enterprise development, innovation, and sustainable local systems.

We work with communities, schools, informal waste workers, local authorities, businesses, and development partners to reduce waste, strengthen livelihoods, improve environmental outcomes, and build more resilient local economies.

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Who we are

Green Economies Made Simple (GEMS) is a Group of Malawian organisations advancing circular economy solutions that create social, environmental, and economic value.

Our work combines technical assistance, business development, behaviour change, and practical implementation to help communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs turn waste and underused resources into productive opportunities.

What we do

Building a circular, inclusive, and environmentally responsible economy

GEMS is the umbrella organisation. Our divisions include WASTE Advisers, GEMS Hub, Green Wheels, Green Energy Solutions, GEMS ReBoot, and Mustard Limited.

WASTE Advisers

Advisory and implementation services for circular economy, waste management, sanitation and community-based systems.

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GEMS Hub

A practical platform where entrepreneurs develop, test and scale circular products, services and businesses.

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Green Wheels

Bicycles, mechanics training, cargo mobility and low-carbon logistics that improve access and livelihoods.

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Green Energy Solutions

Renewable-energy, energy-efficiency and sustainable-power solutions for communities, institutions and enterprises.

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Mustard Limited

Locally made food products, including Bicycle Cheese, produced with a focus on quality, innovation and sustainability.

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WASTE Advisers

Advisory and implementation services for circular economy, waste management, sanitation and community-based systems.

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GEMS Hub

A practical platform where entrepreneurs develop, test and scale circular products, services and businesses.

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Green Wheels

Bicycles, mechanics training, cargo mobility and low-carbon logistics that improve access and livelihoods.

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Green Energy Solutions

Renewable-energy, energy-efficiency and sustainable-power solutions for communities, institutions and enterprises.

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Mustard Limited

Locally made food products, including Bicycle Cheese, produced with a focus on quality, innovation and sustainability.

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Why this work matters for Malawi

Malawi needs solutions that are practical, inclusive, and financially sustainable. We believe that long-term development depends on systems that reduce waste, create dignified work, strengthen local enterprise, and protect the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

By linking implementation with innovation, and livelihoods with environmental outcomes, GEMS helps build pathways toward a more resilient and circular economy.

2025 IMPACT

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MWK 109.68 million

Business revenue
generated by supported recycling businesses

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1,612

Tons of waste recycled
by supported businesses

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953

Smallholder farmers participated in Climate-smart agriculture

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MWK 1.6 million

Generated by schools
from recycling activities

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605

Informal waste pickers
supported

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176

Officials trained
in EAWAG-certified circular economy systems

Let's build together

We welcome collaboration with donors, project partners, public institutions, businesses, and communities that share an interest in practical, locally grounded solutions for circular economy development in Malawi.