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Waste prevention and urban mining - Eco Africa

August 22, 2024

From deforestation to plastic waste – human behavior has a major impact on the environment. But constructive initiatives are helping to boost sustainability and encourage a rethink. One example: mushroom huts popping up across Rwanda.

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