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Myra Anubi
Award Winning Solutions Journalist | BBC Host #PeopleFixingTheWorld | Speaker | Podcast Producer | Moderator | Voice Over Artist | Almost Diaspora | Founder - Ask Mama
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?? Indias Garbage Cafes
In the heart of India’s bustling capital, a unique initiative is helping tackle the problem of plastic waste while offering warm meals to those in need. It all started in 2020, when the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) launched an innovative program called "garbage cafes." The idea is simple: bring in your plastic waste, and in exchange, enjoy a free meal.
For every kilogram of plastic waste dropped off at these designated cafes, people receive a voucher for lunch or dinner. Even smaller amounts, like 250 grams, can be exchanged for breakfast. Items such as empty water bottles, soft drink containers, and other plastic materials are all eligible. ??
This idea is to help reduce plastic waste while promoting proper disposal practices. The cafes collect the plastic, hand it over to the municipal organisation, and it’s then recycled and repurposed. For many, these cafes are more than just places to eat. They’re part of a larger movement that’s making people more mindful about waste, supporting families, and giving the planet a helping hand, all while serving up hot meals and hope for a better future. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-garbage-cafes-free-meals/
#India #Waste #Recycling #GarbageCafe #WastePickers #WasteDisposal #Innovation
???? 4 Day Work Week & Fertility?
Tokyo is introducing a four-day workweek for government employees starting in April, aiming to support working parents and address Japan’s record-low fertility rates. The plan was announced the plan to help address the need to protect livelihoods and offer flexibility so no one has to choose between career and family.
The initiative gives employees three days off in a week, while another policy allows parents with young children to leave work early in exchange for a small salary reduction. By rethinking work styles, Tokyo hopes to ease the pressure on families and encourage a healthier work-life balance to boost the nation’s birthrate.
By giving parents more time and easing the pressures of work, #Tokyo aims to foster a better work-life balance, encourage family growth, and address the nation’s declining birthrate. Do you think this would work where you live https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/06/asia/tokyo-government-4-day-workweek-intl-hnk/index.html
#Childcare #Parenting #Japan #Future #Fertility ##FourDayWorkweek#WorkLifeBalance
?? This Week's Solution Seekers...
Meet the Geuza team...
Sheila Mbae, Abdulrahman Niyonizeye and Aline Nicole Uwamariya are the team behind Geuza, an orgnanisation that turning old electronics and plastic into something new and useful. By recycling e-waste, they are trying to reduce trash, cut back on the need for new plastics and play a part in building a greener future.
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The team are using electronic waste and transforming that into products that help people with disabilities . This not only tackles the problem of e-waste but also creates jobs and is helping to improve the lives of others. https://www.geuza.africa/team.html
#Innovation #Waste #Recycling #EWaste #Disabilities #PlasticWaste #TrashToTreasure
???? Climate Change & Sign Language
A fantastic new chapter is unfolding in British Sign Language (BSL) as fresh words have been set up to help communicate about climate change and environmental issues. As our planet calls out for action, it's more important than ever for everyone to join the conversation about what's happening to our world.
Crafting new signs for terms like "greenhouse gases," "carbon footprint," and "sustainability" is meant to help include more people and capture the true meaning of sign language. A passionate team at the University of Edinburgh has risen to the occasion, bringing together deaf scientists and educators to pave the way for inclusivity.
About 400 new environmental science terms have been approved in BSL, thanks to the dedicated sign creation workshops at the Scottish Sensory Centre. This groundbreaking effort ensures that the deaf community can fully engage in vital discussions about our planet's future, adding a meaningful contribution to the dialogue on climate action.
?? Somalias All Female TV Show
How exciting! Look out for Somalia's all-female media team. Bilan, is set to launch the country's first-ever TV current affairs show hosted by a woman that will break barriers by and tackle topics often considered taboo, with a refreshing twist: at least half of the panel will always be women. The show will delve into critical issues like the lack of female teachers, the hurdles women face in politics, and pressing environmental concerns.
The show plans to debuts on March 8, International Women’s Day, and takes inspiration from the BBC's Question Time. Its monthly debate will travel across #Somalia, engaging live audiences in stimulating discussions. They've already had a successful pilot episode back in December, which tackled the topic of period education in schools.
#FemaleEmpowerment #Somalia #Women #Media #InternationalWomensDay #TalkShow
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Hi there ????
I'm Myra Anubi and if you've come across any other positive things happening where you live, I'd love to hear about them! Just DM me on LinkedIn or email [email protected] ??
Listen to the podcast People Fixing The World to find out about other change makers near you! https://pod.link/1177590377