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Achenyo Idachaba: How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business
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The water hyacinth may look like a harmless, even beautiful flowering plant — but it's actually an invasive aquatic weed that clogs waterways, stopping trade, interrupting schooling and disrupting everyday life. In this scourge, green entrepreneur Achenyo Idachaba saw opportunity. Follow her journey as she turns weeds into woven wonders.
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TED.com
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Tedtalks;TED;Talks;Africa;agriculture;botany;business;creativity;environment;green;innovation;materials;nature;potential;product design;sustainability;water;women in business;TEDWomen 2015;2015
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