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💪Take On Challenge Now To Boost Blue Economy and Reduce Solid Waste in#Zanzibar #BlueEconomy #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy

Zanzibar
Joined November 2022
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Meet Rahila Ali Rashid, a founder of RAI Organics based in Unguja #Zanzibar. She is one of the 40 shortlisted innovators of @wastexlab Rahila and her team recycle food waste to produce skincare products.
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Meet Abdulghani Rashid Juma, a founder of `Safi Blue` company based Maruhubi #Zanzibar. He is one of the 40 shortlisted innovators of @wastexlab Abdulghani and his team produce goods from industrial waste dumped in the sea and on the sea shore.
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Meet Shuwena Mbarouk Suleiman, a founder of `Super Charcoal ( `Mkaa Imara`) company based in Tomondo #Zanzibar She is one of the 40 shortlisted innovators of @wastexlab Shuwena and her team reuse and manage non- biodegradable waste to produce a charcoal.
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Meet Hashim Kombo Hassan, a founder of Eco-Filter Points based in Unguja #Zanzibar. He is one of the 40 shortlisted innovators of @wastexlab Hashim and his team design filtration points to control solid waste drained into the ocean.
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Meet Suleimani Masoud Mohamed , a founder of Zan Ocean&Agroforest Organization based in Mpendae #Zanzibar. He is one of the 40 shortlisted innovators of @wastexlab. Suleimani&his team develop a GIS Mobile App that helps to execute beach cleaning &has a waste monitoring system.
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Meet Salma Mgeni Ramadhan , a founder of `Organic Manure` company based in Pemba #Zanzibar. She is one of the 40 shortlisted innovators of @wastexlab Salma and her team reuse food waste to produce organic manure for soil fertility.
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Meet Othman Assaa Suleiman , a founder of `Natural Fertilizer` company based in Pemba #Zanzibar. He is one of the 40 shortlisted innovators of @wastexlab Othman and his team collect wood flour, cow and chicken dung to produce fertilizers.
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Blue Innovation Challenge retweeted
The top 10 innovators are investor ready and eager to pitch their innovations geared to address waste management issues. 🗓 Date: 15/12/22 📍Join us live: bit.ly/3iVM9Nl @reinaotsuka @Gatti_Ele @UNDPClimate
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Blue Innovation Challenge retweeted
The power of Novel Data generated by @UNDPAccLabs 🇹🇿 in creating innovative business ventures in #Zanzibar @Gina_labs @leursism @ErikaAntoine @UNICEFTanzania @SUZA_DEAfrica #zerowaste #ForPeopleForPlanet #endplasticspollution
“In recognition of the importance of Innovation, @undptz launched the @UNDPAccLabs project in 2019 (a stakeholder in Wastexlab) as well as the @Funguo_Tz programme in 2021 which is a catalytic fund for innovation in 🇹🇿.” -Weyinmi Omamuli @undptz @UNDPAfrica @UNDP
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Blue Innovation Challenge retweeted
🎖️🎉🇹🇿🇹🇿Congrats @Refashaproducts on your win! let's catalyze #circulareconomy in #zanzibar ahsante sana kwa @aboudjumbe kwa uongozi! #uchumiwabluuu #CircularEconomy #upcycling @mtilavov @CanadaTanzania @ikuluzanzibar @DrHmwinyi #zerowaste
Congratulations go to Ghalib of @Refashaproducts for being chosen as the 3rd Blue Innovation Challenge winner, receiving USD 2000 to help him scale up his innovative business in effective waste management by creating beauty products from seaweed. @UNDPClimate #ZeroWaste
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Blue Innovation Challenge retweeted
Drum roll for @BmAsymtot 👏🏾 First place in the Blue Innovation Challenge. Winning USD 5000 will allow him to expand his business, which deals with drying marine products to extend the life of seafood. We are inspired by your innovative approach in assuring waste management in Znz
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Blue Innovation Challenge retweeted
Drum roll for @BmAsymtot 👏🏾 First place in the Blue Innovation Challenge. Winning USD 5000 will allow him to expand his business, which deals with drying marine products to extend the life of seafood. We are inspired by your innovative approach in assuring waste management in Znz
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Arafa Hamad of Asili Fertilizers deserves a round of 👏 for being named the 2nd winner of the Blue Innovation Challenge, receiving USD 3000 to assist her scale up her innovative firm that implements effective waste management by converting solid waste into organic fertilisers
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Congratulations go to Ghalib of @Refashaproducts for being chosen as the 3rd Blue Innovation Challenge winner, receiving USD 2000 to help him scale up his innovative business in effective waste management by creating beauty products from seaweed. @UNDPClimate #ZeroWaste
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Blue Innovation Challenge retweeted
Pitching session is on #blueinnovationchallenge2022 ⁦@aboudjumbe⁩ ⁦@CubeZanzibar⁩ ⁦@EmmanuelNnko⁩ ⁦@reinaotsuka⁩ ⁦@Gatti_Ele⁩ #zerowaste
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Catalyzing #CircularEconomy in Zanzibar, Upwards and Onwards Arafa👏🏾 @wastexlab @undptz @UNICEFTanzania @NyandaPN #zerowaste
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Blue Innovation Challenge retweeted
Arafa Hamad of Asili Fertilizers deserves a round of 👏 for being named the 2nd winner of the Blue Innovation Challenge, receiving USD 3000 to assist her scale up her innovative firm that implements effective waste management by converting solid waste into organic fertilisers
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Congratulations to 3 winners of the Blue Innovation Challenge Zanzibar 2022 by @wastexlab1! 1.Bakari Mangop 2.Arafa Hamad Bakari from Asili Fertilizers. 3. Ghalib Khamis Machan Ali Khamis Makame got A viewer choice award. #GreenShark #ClimateChange #Zerowaste #BlueEconomy
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The final day for the Blue Innovation Challenge Zanzibar by @wastexlab1 pitching competition, panel discussion, and award ceremony took place on 15 Dec 22 where the top 10 finalists got to pitch their business #ideas for a chance to win a shared grant of USD$ 10000.
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Meet our Blue Innovation Challenge Zanzibar 2022 Final Pitching Competition Judges who will decide prizes the 1st place USD$5000, 2nd USD$3000 place, and for 3rd place USD$2000 winners. #GreenShark #ClimateChange #Zerowaste #BlueEconomy #CircularEconomy
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