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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

September 16, 2021

On this week's Eco Africa, we try out a popular insect cookbook in Zimbabwe, see if avocados could become Nigeria's new green gold and learn how bags are being used in Kenya when no toilets are in sight.

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DW's Eco Africa

Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

DW's Eco Africa showcases innovative concepts and best practice projects from Africa and Europe and presents environment and climate change ideas that inspire others to get on board or start something of their own.

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