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Waste to Wealth in Kampala | Uganda News
Kampala’s trash crisis is hiding a golden opportunity: what’s choking the city could become a thriving economy if young innovators get the tools to turn waste into wealth. With 2,000–2,500 tons of garbage dumped daily—mostly organic farm waste—experts say it’s time to rethink trash as a resource. From compost and biochar to packaging and bioenergy, the potential is huge. The Vice President is rallying investors, mentors, and markets to back youth-led solutions that prevent waste at the source and create jobs—not just cleanups. With only 50–60% collection efficiency and no widespread…
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