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Radhika Girdaree, 24 Entrepreneur
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X I run a bakery business from home. So I am very careful about waste – at all levels! I collect eggshells and vegetable peels for composting, I always turn off the lights when leaving a room, I save water and prefer recyclable paper bags or cardboard boxes.P
Amrit Kumar Askoolum, 68
Retired
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X I was a teacher at SIG College in Quartier Militaire and I have been organising awareness campaigns for over 20 years to protect
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Sustainable Mauritius
What are you doing for our island?
MOKAZINE WENT TO MEET THE PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING IN MOKA TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEIR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
Ravi Issur, 30 Electronics Salesman
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X I recycle my batteries and I always take care not to dispose of my waste just anywhere. People still do not automatically think of recycling their electronic waste; they should be encouraged to do so! P
Gilbert Pierre, 42 Woodworker, Woodresurrection
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X I upcycle furniture and games for Montessori schools through eco-design: no chemicals are allowed and I use organic paint! P
Shirin Gunny,
Executive Director, Made in Moris
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X We launched on 7 September the Made In Moris Pledge to support responsible and local purchasing in order to create a collaborative and inclusive economy, ensuring quality and traceability. P
Christine Beesela, 54 Administrative Officer
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X I always sort my household waste and make my own shopping bags with old jeans or fabric scraps. I also give them away sometimes, it’s a practical gift! P
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