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  • The inspiring thing that happened when a Japanese village went almost waste-free

    Alex Gray

    January 21, 2019 |

    World Economic Forum |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Japan, Kamikatsu, Shikoku

    Kamikatsu, a small Japanese village on an island, is on track to become a zero-waste village. The community is made up of only 1,700 residents and—through a combination of community conversations and sorting the waste to be profitable—they managed to keep more than 80% of their waste out of landfills and incinerators. On top of the environmental impact, the Zero Waste Academy brings together a largely-elderly population as a group focused on a mission and has led to an increased sense of community and well-being.

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  • This African city is turning a mountain of trash into energy

    Alex Gray

    May 09, 2018 |

    World Economic Forum |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

    A growing population has led to a growing mountain of trash for Africa. One city is taking control of the issue by turning that trash into energy which not only reduces the amount of physical rubbish by 80 percent, but also powers 30 percent of the city's household energy needs.

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