Tanzania, July 4 -- Dar es Salaam. Rising plastic waste is emerging as both an environmental challenge and an economic opportunity in Tanzania, with local innovators developing new ways to convert discarded materials into valuable industrial products.

One such innovation at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) is giving plastic waste a second life by transforming it into high-quality motorcycle and Bajaj three-wheeler spare parts, helping to reduce pollution while advancing the country's circular economy.

Speaking during the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair on July 3, 2026 Production Manager Abdul Lwangisa said DIT engineers had developed technology that converts plastic waste into durable spare parts for motorcycl...