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Uganda, one of the largest banana-consuming nations, generates massive agricultural waste from its banana plantations. TexFad, an innovative company, is addressing this issue by transforming banana waste into strong fibers that can be used to produce eco-friendly products like rugs, place mats, and even hair extensions. This sustainable initiative not only reduces waste but also promotes environmentally friendly practices by turning agricultural refuse into valuable, usable materials. #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #BananaFiber #WasteToWealth #Uganda #GreenInnovation #Environmental #AgricultureTransformation Source: TEXFAD Kimani Muturi

🌱 Innovative Solutions from Nature! In Uganda, Texfad Ltd. is showcasing the incredible potential of sustainable innovation by transforming banana stems into beautifully crafted mats and textiles. What was once agricultural waste is now a valuable resource, highlighting how creative thinking and commitment to sustainability can redefine industries. This initiative not only provides an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic materials but also creates job opportunities, supports local economies, and promotes environmental conservation. By tapping into natural resources in innovative ways, companies like Texfad are paving the way for a greener, more inclusive economy. Hats off to Texfad for turning a local resource into a sustainable business model that inspires! 🌍💡 #Sustainability #Innovation #GreenEconomy #CircularEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #Texfad

Turning waste into energy! When you think of briquettes, you probably imagine recycled organic materials like sawdust, coffee husks, or charcoal. NAWASSCOAL Co. Ltd is redefining the game by using an unconventional yet sustainable resource—faecal matter—as the raw material for its eco-friendly briquettes. Based in Nakuru, this innovative venture produces MakaaDotcom, a cleaner alternative to traditional charcoal. With our support under the #GreenBiz Programme, NAWASSCOAL Co. Ltd has benefitted through capacity building for the team, market linkages and technical support that has enabled the enterprise to scale up its operations. Their approach in making clean cooking a reality is making a significant impact, saving trees, creating jobs, and driving the country's climate action goals. Meet John Irungu, the MD, who tells us more... Denmark in Kenya #Sustainability #ClimateAction #MakaaDotcom Christine Mbaabu, CPA-K, MAPPM

**FOUR TIMES MORE IMPACT IN 2024 📈** We came a long way over 2024, further than we could have anticipated just 12 months ago. In 2023 we recycled 288 tonnes of plastic across the year, a record for Eco Brixs at the time. However in 2024, we’ve surpassed that to create an even bigger environmental impact - recycling 1,226 tonnes of plastic. And as we pay the community for every tonne of plastic they bring to us, this has also meant a massive jump in our economic impact. In 2023, we’ve paid out $47,670 for plastic across the year, whereas in 2024 we paid (a staggering) $236,189 for plastic waste. This growth means Eco Brixs now supports 4,615 marginalised people with plastic collection jobs, which has increased from 3,000 people this time last year. This has been possible thanks to the support of our partners who have helped us to expand our circular model across Southern Uganda in 2024, in districts such as Mbarara, Fort Portal and Kalangala. This year, we're aiming to continue growing our model across the south, empowering more communities to recycle and access livelihoods, which will also include Eco Brixs working in Uganda's refugee settlements for the first time. More updates to follow on this in the coming weeks! In the meantime, Happy New Year from the whole Eco Brixs team! ♻️🎉 #circulareconomy #happynewyear #recycleplastic #economicimpact #environmentalimpact #newyeargoals

A groundbreaking project in Mukuru, Nairobi, is turning food waste into opportunity - and giving back to farmers and the planet ❤️ In Nairobi’s Mukuru slums, food waste isn’t just a problem, it’s a crisis. Piles of waste block streets, trap water, and release greenhouse gases. But an incredible project is buzzing with change. Using black soldier fly larvae, locals are turning waste into gold: organic fertilizer, animal feed, and a cleaner environment. The best part? This innovation cuts food waste by up to 70%, reduces methane emissions, and gives farmers like Moses Aswani affordable solutions to thrive. 🙌

GCA is proud to support the Black Soldier Fly Units initiative, launched through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program #AAAP in partnership with the African Development Bank Group, Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid), and local partners Akiba Mashinani Trust and MIRAMAR FOUNDATION. This groundbreaking project is transforming waste management in one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements while creating employment opportunities for young people, equipping them with skills in sustainable agriculture, waste management, and business management. Read more about this project here https://lnkd.in/eTrPAx3f

🔄 Circular Spotlight: 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 strategy. 🌾 Eastern #Uganda, a major rice-producing region, generates substantial waste during rice dehusking. Bugiri Crops King Investments, a youth-led enterprise in #Mbale City is turning this challenge into an opportunity. While their main business is selling #rice, they've innovatively expanded by partnering with women's groups to transform the abundant rice husk waste into valuable cooking briquettes. This initiative not only recovers agricultural waste that would otherwise be discarded but also provides affordable cooking fuel and empowers local communities. ICLEI ICLEI Africa Rikolto Slow Food Uganda Hivos European Union #Agribusiness #Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment #AfriFOODLinks #Uganda #CircularEconomy #Innovation #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSystems #FOOD2023EU #ThroughFood 

CREASION has officially signed an MOU with Golanjor Rural Municipality in the presence of the Chairperson, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the Rural Municipality, for CAP (Collaborative Approach for Preventing Plastic Leakages in Rivers) project under the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia Project. This partnership signifies the beginning of a collaborative effort to undertake project activities aimed at reducing plastic leakages in the rivers of Golanjor Rural Municipality. This project will be instrumental in leveraging our existing partnership with Golanjor Rural Municipality and to ensure a meaningful collaboration with local schools, youth and community members altogether. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 Implemented by: South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme Supported by : UNOPS Sri Lanka Supported by : The World Bank #Creasion #TowardsSustainability #Please project #sustainablefuture #Preservation #Stability #Empowering #Reuse #Recycle #Biodiversity #Conservation #Youths #Progress #Change #BetterWorld

▶️ Empowering Women Through Regenerative Agriculture in Bangladesh! At Heifer International, we are committed to creating sustainable solutions that empower women, protect the environment, and strengthen communities. In #Bangladesh, our #RegenerativeAgriculture initiatives focus on organic waste management, vermicomposting, and biogas, enabling women farmers to produce high-quality compost and clean energy. Meet Murshida Begum, a member of the Barogachi Women's Cooperative in Rajshahi District. With training and support from the cooperative, Murshida has turned her passion into a thriving vermicomposting business. Her efforts are not only improving #soilhealth and #agriculturalproductivity but also providing her family with financial stability and a brighter future. Through innovative practices like vermicomposting, women farmers like Murshida are transforming waste into valuable resources, creating a cleaner environment and driving sustainable change in their communities. #WomenEmpowerment #Sustainability #CaringForTheEarth #BangladeshImpact #ClimateSmartFarming Heifer International Bangladesh Nurun Nahar Monika Noshin Fabrice Carbonne