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Where Justice Meets Sustainability: A Conversation with  Virginia Commonwealth University-06/03/25

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On June 3, 2023, McKingtorch Africa welcomed members of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for a vital dialogue focused on the inseparable connection between social justice and environmental sustainability. What began as a casual roundtable blossomed into something deeper; a rich conversation about social justice through the lens of environmental sustainability. Participants discussed the idea that […]

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Beds for Babies: Reimagining Waste into Hope for Newborn Care-05/27/25

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Across many communities, the need for basic infrastructure is often overlooked, and hospitals frequently stretch limited resources to care for the most vulnerable—especially when it comes to providing newborns with safe, reliable beds. In 2023 McKingtorch Africa continued to reimagine waste as a resource through a groundbreaking initiative- “Beds for Babies”, an initiative that brings

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From Trash to Treasure: A Green Statement at Legon 5/23/25

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In October 2022, the University of Ghana’s Botany Department added more than just benches to their garden; they made a bold statement. Sustainability took a stylish seat at the Botany Department—quite literally. Two “lover’s benches,” crafted entirely from 100% recycled plastic waste collected from the streets of Accra, found a new home on the campus.

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Plastic with a Purpose: Ghana’s Bold Move in Public Design-05/21/25

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In February 2022, McKingtorch Africa made a bold mark in Ghana’s sustainability space by unveiling the  first-ever bus shelter in Accra — and on the African continent — constructed entirely from recycled and upcycled plastic waste. Commissioned  at Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, the shelter served as  more than just a public structure; it was

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