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Report by African Circular Economy Alliance shines light on ‘Five Big Bets’ for circular economy

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As president of Sitra, one of the most forward-thinking institutions on the circular economy, Jyrki Katainen said the Five Big Bets framework provided a roadmap for inclusive growth in Africa. In the private sector, circular enterprises are contributing to improving the environment while sustaining livelihoods in Africa.

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Eco-innovations tackling food waste at every level

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Some practices include better inventory control, upcycling of expired foods and improved food preservation. The idea is already spreading to other countries in Africa to address the ongoing food insecurity issues. It basically helps the plants act more like native plants that require less water, while being more resilient to pests.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

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His interest in environmental resilience was born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, after accompanying his father to the region to help with reconstruction. . After earning her degree, she led programs to help Foodstuffs, one of New Zealand’s largest supermarket chains, separate its food waste for use in upcycled products.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

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His interest in environmental resilience was born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, after accompanying his father to the region to help with reconstruction. After earning her degree, she led programs to help Foodstuffs, one of New Zealand’s largest supermarket chains, separate its food waste for use in upcycled products.

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