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Maureen Wambui Karichu is a passionate climate advocate and registered Dietitian from Kenya, dedicated to addressing environmental pollution and food insecurity in urban areas. Her climate-positive venture focuses on tackling improper food waste disposal, reducing greenhouse gases, and promoting composting at the household level to decongest landfills. Maureen's project not only aims to create awareness of environmental pollution but also educate the public on sustainable farming practices to support organic farming and combat urban food insecurity.

With a keen eye on preventive healthcare and sustainable agriculture, Maureen is committed to transforming wastelands and landfills into productive land, fostering environmental sustainability and improving local food systems. Through her venture, she seeks to empower the local community in adopting sustainable agricultural practices, ultimately providing income and fresh organic produce for urban residents while promoting environmental stewardship.

Project stage
Prototype stage
Type of business
Social business
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