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Turning food waste into learning and livelihoods

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September 3, 2026

What if leftovers could cut waste, feed animals and help power a greener future? A Kampala school has been making pioneering efforts – and it’s now on the shortlist for a prestigious international environment award.

At Uganda's St. Kizito High School in Kampala, food waste is becoming part of a circular solution. Leftover meals are collected, processed into animal feed and used to raise chickens, while black soldier fly larvae provide an additional protein source. Students also learn practical environmental skills, from hydroponic vegetable growing and plastic recycling to producing clean cooking briquettes from biodegradable waste. The school’s hands-on sustainability projects have earned global recognition, with St. Kizito shortlisted for the 2026 World's Best School Prize for Environmental Action. By turning waste into resources, students are learning how to tackle environmental challenges and create opportunities in their communities.

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