A Tanzanian business transitioned from paper to plastic and now produces thousands of face shields made from recycled plastic. Much of its recycled cardboard and other paper waste was sent to China and India. Once quarantines came into effect, company CEO Allen Kimambo had to act quickly to keep the company’s employees in work. The company now produces thousands of face shields made from recycled plastic and supplies hospitals and other healthcare centres across the country. Face shields and masks are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. A variety of innovations are working to meet the mix of demand from healthcare professionals and the general public.