The Belle Verte: Creating sustainable communities in Mauritius through a closed-loop waste management system report is about Belle Verte, located in Quatre Bornes, is an eco-inclusive enterprise, which provides innovative waste management solutions and raises awareness on the problem of increased waste in Mauritius. Belle Verte and its partners promote a circular economy using an innovative waste management system.
Through partnerships with local businesses, municipalities and community groups, Belle Verte facilitates local workshops and public cleanups across the islands’ beaches, rivers, and the ocean. Furthermore, the enterprise works with local artisans to create, market and sell upcycled waste materials; and collaborates with a local glass recycler to establish a recycling value chain. Through its activities, Belle Verte generates a local market for waste collectors who earn an income from recycling local waste.
The new case study series that emanated from the SWITCH Africa Green project "Promoting Eco-Entrepreneurship in Africa", implemented by SEED, showcases how innovative eco-inclusive start-up enterprises in Africa shape sustainable development on the ground. The individual case studies are enhanced with short multimedia features that showcase the innovation, the partnership, the support from SEED and the overall impact of each enterprise.
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