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From clean streets to clean air | Eco Africa

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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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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

At DW’s Eco Africa, we are dedicated to promoting innovative concepts that safeguard our environment and enhance our livelihoods. Our weekly program highlights inspiring ideas from Africa and Europe, focusing on sustainable living and technology-driven solutions to the climate crisis.

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