All that glitters is treasure …women transform waste into jewellery
Two entrepreneurs in Swakopmund, Namibia, have launched a business called Upcycle that transforms discarded aluminium coffee capsules into handmade jewellery. The project aims to address the global waste crisis by repurposing materials that are difficult to recycle.
Why it matters
It demonstrates how small-scale circular economy initiatives can provide local economic opportunities while addressing environmental sustainability.
SWAKOPMUND What started as a creative project during the Covid-19 pandemic has grown into a small, focused business for two women from Swakopmund.
The article is a neutral, human-interest business feature.
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