SHIFTERS 100

Shining a light on the young people
and ideas changing our world.

Charles Oyamo

Age: 25 | Region: Kenya / Sub-Saharan Africa | Project: ReThread Africa

"We are building a system that will make it possible to turn agricultural waste into a new sustainable, biodegradable fabric for the fashion industry. Our process uses 99% less water and can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared with the use of conventional linen."

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