Who Is RegisTree?

Started in 2023, RegisTree is a female led social enterprise that combines education and accessible technology to support community led ecosystem restoration and livelihood. As a social enterprise, RegisTree promotes coastal communities capability and capacity to properly manage their waste through best practices while at the same time providing them with quality compost to boost their farm productivity. With the rural residents and smallholder farmers as our main targets, RegisTree is deploying a community based waste management approach that addresses food insecurity by enabling community members access high quality nutrient rich organic compost & liquid fertiliser. Our long term goal is to ensure all communities have access to affordable, sustainable and ethical waste management services. This will support community led ecosystem restoration and livelihood activities.​

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According to RegisTree, promoting consumer environmental consciousness is important and one of our main goal. To achieve this, we have incorporated various of the effective strategies in our operations which include:

1. Community Engagement and Education. This involves organizing workshops, door-to-door awareness programs, and clean-up activities to educate community members about the importance of waste segregation, recycling, and composting.

2. Partnerships and Collaboration. By working with local stakeholders, including schools, restaurants, and community groups, to establish partnerships that promote waste management and environmental stewardship.

3. Accessible Waste Management Solutions. We also provide practical solutions like the 'Mchakato Bins' initiative, where consumers receive bins and reusable bags to encourage proper waste disposal and segregation at the source.

4. Demonstration of Impact. By showcasing results, such as the amount of waste collected and fertilizer produced, we build trust and highlight the tangible impact of sustainable practices on the environment.

5. Youth Involvement. We engage local youth through training and employment opportunities, which not only builds capacity but also creates a ripple effect of environmental awareness in the community.

6. Incentives and Positive Reinforcement. Offering incentives for proper waste disposal and recycling, such as discounts on compost or other products, we encourage more sustainable consumer behavior.

These strategies are designed to make environmental consciousness practical, accessible, and impactful for consumers, fostering a community-oriented approach to sustainability.

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How are we collaborating?

We are still working through how Building Humanity can best serve Regis Tree. Right now we believe we may be able to help through partnering with a local Kenyan architect to design a more efficient large scale worm composting setup, where the worm "tea" can be harvested, something that is not capable in their current setup. 

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We are also looking at the possibility of setting up composting toilet facilities along the beaches in Watamu. There are currently no toilet facilities located along the beaches, and a self contained composting option would benefit the community as well as local tourism. 

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How can you help?

Do you have experience in composting facilities? We are looking for designers or experts in the composting realm to work with us.