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Nepali friends turning betelnut leaves into bio-degradable plates!

Turning leaves from betelnut plants into plates and bowls in Nepal.
Turning leaves from betelnut plants into plates and bowls in Nepal. Source: Swabhiman Acharya

Three engineering graduates from Nepal quit their job and started recycling leaves from betelnut plants to create bio-degradable dinner plates. A farmer from eastern Nepal, who supplies required raw materials, also joined the venture. Swaviman Acharya is one of the co-founders of this environment-friendly start-up and he spoke to SBS Nepali about their work.


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Three engineering graduates from Nepal quit their job and started recycling leaves from betelnut plants to create bio-degradable dinner plates. A farmer from eastern Nepal, who supplies required raw materials, also joined the venture. Swaviman Acharya is one of the co-founders of this environment-friendly start-up and he spoke to SBS Nepali about their work.



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