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Reuse and repair: Africa’s long tradition of maximising materials
The Circular Economy Show Podcast
English - April 02, 2024 00:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsSociety & Culture Government biomimicry circulareconomy design economics economy manufacturing circular design sustainability climate change disruptive business Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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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
Reuse and repair are critical aspects of a circular economy, but despite clear benefits, they've yet to gain a foothold in the Global North. Whilst greater awareness and new legislation are beginning to shift the needle, driving better use of products and materials in the North, African companies have long been applying creative and innovative approaches to maximise material usage. So what can be learnt?