ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT LAWRENCE KOSGEI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Technical University of Mombasa | Mombasa, Kenya | Advancing SDG 14 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: Recycling Marine Plastic Waste from Informal Settlements into Eco-friendly School Furniture
Twende Green Ecocycle is a social enterprise that aims to promote sustainable development by recycling marine plastic waste from informal settlements into school eco-desks. Our company uses advanced recycling technology to transform discarded plastic waste into durable, high-quality school lockable eco-desk that meets the needs of both students and teachers. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment, while also supporting education development and creating employment opportunities for the local community.
About the Millennium Fellow
My Name Is Lawrence Kosgei, I come from Mombasa Kenya, A Mechanical Engineering student at The Technical University of Mombasa. I am currently working on a project to eradicate marine plastic waste in the informal settlement by turning it into school infrastructure.
After his undergraduate studies, he intends to pursue a Masters in Material Science and Engineering, aiming to design synthetic plastics that will drastically reduce plastic production and lead to the complete elimination of marine plastic waste. His goal is to contribute significantly to environmental sustainability through innovative materials and processes.
