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Recycling entrepreneurs battle to turn Soweto rubbish into income

Recycling entrepreneurs battle to turn Soweto rubbish into income
A group from Freedom Park in Soweto are trying to make a living while saving the environment through their recycling initiative. (Photo: GroundUp)
By Adel Van Niekerk
22 Nov 2022
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Lebogang Parkie and his friends have persevered despite a terrible attempt to derail their business.

A group of school friends from Freedom Park in Soweto were desperate to make a living. This video tells how they have started a successful recycling business.

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You can make money and save the environment at the same time, says Lebogang Parkie. DM

First published by GroundUp.

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