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Bruk Tsehaye
Biruk, Selamawit & Friends
Recycling biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer.



Ewuket Tsegaw & Bamlak Mulugeta
Clenville
Motivating individuals and communities through technology and rewards to increase engagement in streamlining plastic waste collection and recycling.
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Maeruf Omer
Marselam Trading
Manufacturing of charcoal briquettes from waste crushed charcoals.
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Siham Kamil
Rebul Manufacturing
Recycling waste plastic bottles into fiber textiles.



Tesfaye Mekonnen
Eco-Paper Manufacturing Partnership
Producing paper from banana fiber waste, pineapple waste, and waste papers.



Alemayhu Mulat
Maleda Crafts
Recycling discarded materials such as plastic packaging, fabric scraps, etc. into handmade products.
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Zinash Hageru Kirub
Green Sanitary Kit
Manufacturing breathable and chemical-free sanitary kits from organic cotton.



Yohannes Wasihun & Hoheyat Berhanu
Husky Energy And Technologies
Processing coffee husks and any other biomass waste (such as sawdust) into solid biomass fuel called pellets.
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Hanan Ahmed Abdi
Han's With Care
Manufacturing safe, comfortable, eco-friendly reusable sanitary pads together with raising awareness and providing education.
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Bethlehem Ayle & Behailu Seboka
ASKEMA Engineering
Producing eco-friendly, organic, and reliable brake pads applicable for all types of vehicles & recycling industrial waste into valuable raw materials.



Charbel Gabro
Samtalsringen
Supporting young men in socially deprived areas giving them tools for personal development as well as contributing to a more positive and supportive environment
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Yusuf Hussein
Rise and Shoot
Opening doors for young creators in the suburbs and contributes to the flourishing of their creative potential through a photography program, activities, and artistic visits
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