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Apr 2024
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Reuse and repair: Africa’s long traditio...

Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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In the last episode of our series sharing some of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's most popular articles, we explore the world of reuse and repair. Travelling to the African continent, we find out how people and businesses have been embracing  strategies to maximize material use for a long time. 
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