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From clean streets to clean air — Eco Africa

December 12, 2024

We explore the benefits of green living: Cutting waste by rejecting fast fashion, repurposing trash for profit, and cleaning up our construction sector by building and running homes that don’t emit greenhouse gases and drive climate change.

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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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