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How Ghana is turning coconut waste into plastic-free solutions

In Ghana, what was once seen as waste is now driving an inspiring wave of sustainability and innovation.

Discarded coconut shells—often left to pile up or be burned—are being transformed by local artisans into beautiful, biodegradable household items and children’s toys.

Spearheaded by ventures like Akooshi Crafts, this grassroots movement offers a practical and eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastics.

But beyond the products, it’s the story that truly captivates: one of community ingenuity, green entrepreneurship, and a nation quietly rewriting its environmental future.

By turning everyday waste into lasting solutions, these innovators are not only protecting the planet but also empowering consumers to play a vital role in the change.

This uplifting journey through Ghana’s circular economy shows how a small shift—starting from something as simple as a coconut shell—can ripple outward to inspire a better world.

Dive into this heartfelt and hopeful story that’s changing lives, one shell at a time.

Source video: Ghana Climate Innovation Centre on YouTube

Source image: TuendeBede / Pixabay

Source: dw.com

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