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Discarded Banana Stems Can Become Fabric And Hair

by Downtown Africa March 1, 2021, 3:46 pm 16.9k Views

The African country of Uganda is one of the world’s largest consumers of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse. TexFad transforms them into tough fiber that can be woven into rugs, place mats, and even hair extensions.

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