Project tracker: Seven new circularity projects launched

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Over the past three months, Africa’s circular economy landscape has seen a wave of new activity. Data from the Circular Rising project tracker shows that since August, seven new projects have been announced across the region. The initiatives span plastic waste, waste-to-energy, hazardous waste treatment and battery recycling.

• Plastic projects dominate, with three initiatives underway in Egypt, Nigeria and Ghana, and a fourth spanning the continent.

• Funding for the projects comes from a diverse mix of players, including development banks, international partners, national governments, and impact investors.

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