Woven wonders from water weeds and waste
Photos: From water weed to artisan accessories
From water weed to artisan accessories – In a bid to deal with the abundance of invasive water hyacinth plants clogging up local waterways, Nigerian entrepreneur Achenyo Idachaba founded MitiMeth, a startup transforming the weeds from nuisance plants to beautifully-handcrafted artisan products.
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Photos: From water weed to artisan accessories
From water weed to artisan accessories – Based in Ibadan, a city in the south-western part of the country, MitiMeth has been in business since 2011. Today, it employs seven full-time staff.
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Photos: From water weed to artisan accessories
From water weed to artisan accessories – "What we do it take an environmental problem and turn it into a win-win solution," says Idachaba. The fresh water menace is notorious for clogging up waterways as well as depleting supplies and extracting nutrients from the water.
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