Our World has a Problem,
it's called Plastic.
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Ouroots Africa  
Our World Has A Problem,
it's called Plastic.
Image Resources: Pixabay.com / sergeitokmakov
Ouroots Africa  

Our planet is drowning in plastic pollution

You can help turn the tide

Did you know that plastic straws simply break down into smaller and smaller particles, releasing chemicals into the soil, air and water that are harmful to land and sea animals, plants, people and the environment?
Did you know that a single plastic straw takes 200 years to decompose? Plastic is everywhere, from the deepest ocean to the highest mountain, in the polar zones as well as in every desert and on every beach. Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise that takes on the plastic challenge. Our goal is to make the world a better place by developing sustainable, natural alternatives to single-use plastic ♻️.

Our Planet Is Drowning In Plastic Pollution

You Can Help Turn the Tide

Let's start this together and
reduce our plastic waste to protect the environment

Did you know that plastic straws simply break down into smaller and smaller particles, releasing chemicals into the soil, air and water that are harmful to land and sea animals, plants, people and the environment? Did you know that a single plastic straw takes 200 years to decompose? 

Plastic is everywhere, from the deepest ocean to the highest mountain, in the polar zones as well as in every desert and on every beach. Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise that takes on the plastic challenge. Our goal is to make the world a better place by developing sustainable, natural alternatives to single-use plastic ♻️.

We can make the world a better place

Straw by Straw

Natural and Sustainable

Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise 
working to make the world a better place 
by providing natural and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic. 
Supports African Women Farmers

We tackle the plastic challenge at the root of the problem: in production. All our products are grown from local plants, harvested and produced by local women farmers and are compostable.
We go back to Ouroots
Our inspiration lies in both the past and the future - by returning to the natural products our grandparents used, we can provide 
a brighter and cleaner future for our children. That's why we're going back 
to the roots!

We can Make the World a Better Place

Straw by Straw

Natural and Sustainable

Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise
working to make the world a better place
by providing natural and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic. 
Supports African Women Farmers

We tackle the plastic challenge at the root of the problem: in production. All our products are grown from local plants, harvested and produced by local women farmers and are compostable.
We go back to Ouroots
Our inspiration lies in both the past and the future - by returning to the natural products our grandparents used, we can provide
a brighter and cleaner future for our children. That's why we're going back
to the roots!

How we make our straws

Made  through environmentally friendly harvesting methods

We go back to Ouroots


Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise founded in May 2019. Our goal is to provide sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic while supporting rural women's communities. We are in a constant process of innovating and finding more sustainable alternatives that benefit the individual, the community and the environment. Our philosophy is: just as we grow food, we can grow our products for everyday use, just as our ancestors did before plastic was invented🎑.


Working closely with Ugandan Women Farmers


Our raw materials are grown by rural women farmers, whose expertise is very important to us. The high quality materials we are provided with are crucial to achieving excellent end products. Each Luseke straw and loofa is carefully handmade by rural women👩🏾🌾. We value our partnership, pay them a fair wage and ensure good working conditions. Thanks to Ouroots Africa, they can now contribute to their family income.

How We Make 
Our Straws

Made  through environmentally friendly harvesting methods

We go back to Ouroots


Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise founded in May 2019. Our goal is to provide sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic while supporting rural women's communities. 

We are in a constant process of innovating and finding more sustainable alternatives that benefit the individual, the community and the environment. 

Our philosophy is: just as we grow food, we can grow our products for everyday use, just as our ancestors did before plastic was invented🎑.

Working closely with Ugandan Women Farmers


Our raw materials are grown by rural women farmers, whose expertise is very important to us. The high quality materials we are provided with are crucial to achieving excellent end products. 

Each Luseke straw and loofa is carefully handmade by rural women👩🏾🌾. We value our partnership, pay them a fair wage and ensure good working conditions. Thanks to Ouroots Africa, they can now contribute to their family income.

What makes our Luseke Grass Straws so unique?

Our basic principles

Products from rural
farmers in African
communities
Sustainably sourced
alternative for plastic that is
100% biodegradable and
compostable
Providing high quality and  all-natural substitute
All products made using  high-quality, raw Luseke grass
All our straws are reusable,  even the disposable ones!

Connecting Empowered Minds

A Social Enterprise born at SINA

Creating a global Movement

The Social Innovation Academy (SINA) combats the education deficit and resulting unemployment in Uganda by creating self-organized learning spaces in which disadvantaged youth unleash their potential for positive change as social entrepreneurs🌱. A "freesponsible" approach allows scholars to learn the skills necessary to run their own businesses by taking responsibility within a SINA community. Scholars begin to embrace their past as a strength, rather than being ashamed of it. Ouroots is a social enterprise created at SINA: The Academy for Social Innovation. Creating a global movement for responsible and self-organized communities for systematic change through social entrepreneurship.
SELF EMPOWERED MINDS

A social Enterprise, born at SINA

Innovative and independent Communities 

Ouroots is a social enterprise born at SINA: The Social Innovation Academy. Creating a global movement for responsible and self-organized communities for systematic change through social entrepreneurship, Ouroots and SINA are benefiting 100% from the earnings. The Social Innovation Academy tackles failing education  and resulting unemployment in Uganda through creating self-organized learning spaces, where   disadvantaged youth unleash their potential for positive change as social entrepreneurs.  

A “freesponsible” approach lets scholars learn the skills needed for their own enterprises by  taking up responsibilities within a SINA community. Scholars start to understand their pastas a strength, rather than a subject of shame. Social enterprises which emerged range from organic mosquito repellant soap, to  construction out of plastic bottles or a flooring solution from plastic bags and eggshells. SINA scholars have gone as far as being recognized by the Queen of England, Obama or Ban Kimoon as changemakers and social entrepreneurs.

From marginalised youth to social entrepreneurs

Let's start off right with small changes

Sip from the Nature with our 100% biodegradable Luseke Grass Straws

To date, our natural drinking straws have replaced more than 500,000 plastic straws! Thanks to fair payment for workers and farmers, we have significantly improved the lives of rural families while positively impacting our environment. Join the movement because only together can we make the world a better place, straw by straw. Sup all the vitamins and nutrients passionately with our Luseke grass straw, which is 100% organic and made from nature 😍😋.
 
💚 100 % Natural Sedge Grass
💚 Crafted into strong, durable drinking straws
💚 Made of Premium Grass Shoots
💚 Carefully Choosen, cut, cleanded, sun dried & sanitised

Grab yourself a disposable Luseke Grass Straw today!

Let's Start Off Right With Small Changes

Sip from the Nature with our 100% biodegradable Luseke Grass Straws


To date, our natural drinking straws have replaced more than 500,000 plastic straws! Thanks to fair payment for workers and farmers, we have significantly improved the lives of rural families while positively impacting our environment. 

Join the movement because only together can we make the world a better place, straw by straw. Sup all the vitamins and nutrients passionately with our Luseke grass straw, which is 100% organic and made from nature 😍.
 
💚 100 % Natural Sedge Grass
💚 Crafted into strong, durable drinking straws
💚 Made of Premium Grass Shoots
💚 Carefully Choosen, cut, cleanded, sun dried & sanitised



Grab yourself a disposable Luseke Grass Straw today!

Made from Ugandan nature

What is the Luseke Grass and where is it grown?

How is the Luseke Grass harvested?

We can not stop raving about the versatile Luseke Grass 🌾! It grows all year round and can be harvested after short periods of time. Therefore, our farmers can sell several lots of Luseke every year, which makes it a very attractive crop for them. It is a plant that is endemic to our nature, which means that it is part of the Ugandan ecosystem.💚 But the best thing about Luseke Grass is that it is naturally hollow shaped, which makes it the best choice for our natural and compostable drinking straws!

The Luseke straw had been forgotten along with other grown products until now, when we need them the most, as the best alternatives to plastic. Since farmers have not grown it, we are currently going to different bushes, farms and gardens to scout and collect these magical plants. We can introduce rural farmers to new cash crops that require short harvest times and grow year-round. The Luseke straw is a pure natural product and naturally hollow shaped, through the production process to use it is 100% biodegradable and compostable. The disinfection process requires a steaming of 100°C and does not contain chemicals 😎.

Entirely Natural Product. No Chemicals. Naturally Shaped.

Made From the Ugandan Nature

What is the Luseke Grass and where is it grown?

How is the Luseke Grass harvested?

The Luseke straw is a completely natural product and naturally hollow shaped, through its production process to after its use, it is a 100% biodegradable and compostable. The disinfection process requires steaming of a 100°C and contains no chemicals 😎.

It is an endemic plant in our nature, which means it is part of the Ugandan ecosystem.💚 But the best thing about Luseke Grass is that it is naturally hollow shaped, which makes it the best choice for our natural and compostable drinking straws!

Entirely Natural Product. No Chemicals. Naturally Shaped.


You can help create a plastic-free planet, 
one straw at a time

Because how you drink matters

Keep sipping 😋 with ease and control with our Luseke Grass Straw and together we can reduce plastic waste for a safer environment. Each of our straws is unique in color, size and texture. Our straws are not an industrial product, but naturally grown grass that is handmade into drinking straws. These natural differences do not affect the quality and functionality of the straws.

Some Of The Amazing Features Of Ouroots Africa Straws

💚 Eco-friendly and sustainably 
Sourced alternative to plastics that is 100% biodegradable and compostable. 100% organic matter without chemicals.
💚 Crafted by mother nature: 100 % all-natural premium drinking straws from a unique strong and durable sedge grass in Uganda. Hand-picked, sun dried, cleaned, sanitized and quality inspected.
💚 Perfect and Safe: Perfect and safe for all cold and hot beverages, such as cocktails, juice, smoothies, milkshakes, soda, pop, coke – for adults and kids, family and friends. Straws do not get soggy, can hold up for days and have zero taste, gluten free and vegan.
💚 The Perfect Gift: Great as a gift, conversation starter and with satisfaction guaranteed. 100 pcs pack, socially responsible and direct from a social enterprise in Uganda benefiting rural women farmers.
💚 Join the movement: 
For a plastic-free world while protecting your teeth: straws reduce the risk of teeth damage or stained teeth because sugars and acids are sucked past the teeth.
💚 Profits goes to Rural Women Farmers: Ouroots and SINA utilize 100% of the earnings to benefit the rural women farmers and to grow their impact and protect the environment.

Enjoy your next Drink with our Luseke Grass Straws!

You Can Help Create A Plastic Free Planet, 
One Straw At A Time

Because how you drink matters

Keep sipping 😋 with ease and control with our Luseke Grass Straw and together we can reduce plastic waste for a safer environment. Each of our straws is unique in color, size and texture.

Our straws are not an industrial product, but naturally grown grass that is handmade into drinking straws. These natural differences have no influence on the quality and functionality of the straws.

Some Of The Amazing Features Of Ouroots Africa Straws

💚 Eco-friendly and sustainably 
Sourced alternative to plastics that is 100% biodegradable and compostable. 100% organic matter without chemicals.
💚 Crafted by mother nature: 100 % all-natural premium drinking straws from a unique strong and durable sedge grass in Uganda. Hand-picked, sun dried, cleaned, sanitized and quality inspected.
💚 Perfect and Safe: Perfect and safe for all cold and hot beverages, such as cocktails, juice, smoothies, milkshakes, soda, pop, coke – for adults and kids, family and friends. Straws do not get soggy, can hold up for days and have zero taste, gluten free and vegan.
💚 The Perfect Gift: Great as a gift, conversation starter and with satisfaction guaranteed. 100 pcs pack, socially responsible and direct from a social enterprise in Uganda benefiting rural women farmers.
💚 Join the movement: 
For a plastic-free world while protecting your teeth: straws reduce the risk of teeth damage or stained teeth because sugars and acids are sucked past the teeth.
💚 Profits goes to Rural Women Farmers: Ouroots and SINA utilize 100% of the earnings to benefit the rural women farmers and to grow their impact and protect the environment.

Enjoy your next Drink with our Luseke Grass Straws!

We cannot all be the same,
that's why every straw is unique

Get yourself one of our Ouroots Africa Straws and SIP right

Each of our straws is as unique and individual as every person on earth. Our straws may vary in size and color, but this does not indicate a lower quality. Our straws are of the highest quality and carefully selected, sun-dried and disinfected. Ouroots Africa provides an alternative to plastic by growing natural plants and transforming them into useful products like these straws. You'll love sipping all your favorite drinks with one of these cool, eco-friendly, biodegradable, plant-based Luseke Grass Straws. Our Luseke Grass Straws are the perfect alternative; sustainably packaged; the straws are biodegradable, reusable and easy to clean - not to mention, they look COOL😎!

We Cannot Be All The Same, 
That Is Why Each Straw Is Unique

Get yourself one of our Ouroots Africa Straws and SIP right

Each of our Straws is as unique and individual as any human being on Earth. Our straws may vary in size and color, but this does not indicate a lower quality. Our straws are of the best quality and carefully selected, sun-dried and disinfected. Ouroots Africa offers an alternative for plastic, by growing natural plants and converting them into useful products like these straws. You’ll love sipping all your favorite drinks using one of these cool eco-friendly biodegradable plant-based luseke grass straws. Our luseke grass straws are the perfect alternative; sustainably wrapped; the straws are biodegradable, reusable, and easy to clean - not to mention they look COOL😎!

Meet the Founders

Join the Movement

Thank you for being part our #LusekeGang; a sustainable and eco-friendly family that envisions a plastic-free world. Join the #LusekeGang movement by using a reusable straw made entirely by nature 👌🏽! Your purchase supports rural farmers, artisans & the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) in Uganda. Products that take minutes to consume pollute our planet for centuries. Ouroots Africa dreams of a plastic-free world. Reuse & recycle is not enough! Working with the earth, we grow natural & sustainable products.

Thank you for choosing Ouroots Africa

Your purchase not only helps the environment and rural farmers, 
but also supports the Social Innovation Academy in Uganda

Meet the Team

Join the #LusekeGang

Thank you for being part of the #LusekeGang; a sustainable and eco friendly family which envisions a plastic free world. Join the #LusekeGang movement by using a reusable straw made entirely by nature 👌🏽! With your purchase you support rural farmers, artisans & the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) in Uganda. Products taking minutes to consume will pollute our planet for centuries. Ouroots Africa envisions a plastic-free world. Reusing & recycling is not enough! Partnering with the Earth, we grow natural & sustainable products.

Thank You For Choosing Ouroots Africa!

Meet the Team

Join the #LusekeGang

Thank you for being part of the #LusekeGang; a sustainable and eco friendly family which envisions a plastic free world. Join the #LusekeGang movement by using a reusable straw made entirely by nature 👌🏽! With your purchase you support rural farmers, artisans & the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) in Uganda. Products taking minutes to consume will pollute our planet for centuries. Ouroots Africa envisions a plastic-free world. Reusing & recycling is not enough! Partnering with the Earth, we grow natural & sustainable products.

Thank You For Choosing Ouroots Africa!

Our Impact

 Each straw is unique from Mother Nature and 100% biodegradable and compostable. Women farmers in Uganda earn a sustainable & fair income while harvesting, handcrafting & sanitizing the straws. Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise that grew out of SINA, the Social Innovation Academy, creating a global movement for empowered & self-organized communities for systemic change through social entrepreneurship.

We Cannot Be All The Same, That Is Why Each Straw 
Is Unique

Get yourself one of our Ouroots Africa Straws 
and Sip right

Each of our straws is as unique and individual as every person on earth. Our straws may vary in size and color, but this does not indicate a lower quality. Our straws are of the highest quality and carefully selected, sun-dried and disinfected. Ouroots Africa provides an alternative to plastic by growing natural plants and transforming them into useful products like these straws. 

You'll love sipping all your favorite drinks with one of these cool, eco-friendly, biodegradable, plant-based Luseke Grass Straws. Our Luseke Grass Straws are the perfect alternative; sustainably packaged; the straws are biodegradable, reusable and easy to clean - not to mention, they look COOL😎!

Meet the Team

Join the #LusekeGang

Thank you for being part of the #LusekeGang; a sustainable and eco friendly family which envisions a plastic free world. Join the #LusekeGang movement by using a reusable straw made entirely by nature 👌🏽! With your purchase you support rural farmers, artisans & the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) in Uganda. Products taking minutes to consume will pollute our planet for centuries. Ouroots Africa envisions a plastic-free world. Reusing & recycling is not enough! Partnering with the Earth, we grow natural & sustainable products.

Thank You For Choosing Ouroots Africa!

Seen In

 Each straw is uniquely produced by mother nature & 100% biodegradable & compostable. Rural women farmers in Uganda earn a sustainable & fair income while harvesting, hand-crafting & sanitizing the straws. Ouroots Africa is a social enterprise born at SINA, the Social Innovation Academy, creating a global movement for freesponsible & self-organized communities for systemic change through social entrepreneurship.

LET'S CONNECT

Questions? Write us info@ouroots.com

#ourootsafrica   #naturalstraw   #plasticfree
#ecofriendly   #drinkingstraw   #compostable


LET'S CONNECT

Questions? Write us info@ouroots.com

#ourootsafrica   #naturalstraw   #plasticfree
#ecofriendly   #drinkingstraw   #compostable

Keep sipping and be a part of our growing network

Make a Switch from Plastic Straws to Nature Straws!

Ouroots Africa | ourootsafrica.com  | info@ouroots.com
Social Innovation Academy, Mayembe Upper Mpigi - Mpigi District. 
SINA (Social Innovation Academy) | socialinnovationacademy.org | info@socialinnovationacademy.org
Mayembe Upper, Plot 139 Mpigi Town ,  P.O. Box 35194 Kampala, Uganda 

Keep sipping and be a part of our growing network

Make a Switch from Plastic Straws to Nature Straws!

Ouroots Africa | ourootsafrica.com  | info@ouroots.com
Social Innovation Academy, Mayembe Upper Mpigi - Mpigi District. 
SINA (Social Innovation Academy) | socialinnovationacademy.org | info@socialinnovationacademy.org
Mayembe Upper, Plot 139 Mpigi Town ,  P.O. Box 35194 Kampala, Uganda 
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Ouroots Africa & SINA (Social Innovation Academy) | All Rights Reserved | All Wrongs Reversed
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