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		<title>Spier’s Tree-preneurs branch out at Upcycle</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first glance, it might seem like something out of a fantastical tale: Spekboom in wine cans, proteas in pant pockets, fynbos in milk cartons. Yet, these plants hold the key to empowering communities. As a Spier Growing For Good initiative, Tree-preneurs is a project that teaches members of impoverished communities within the Cape how to care for indigenous plants. Once the seedlings they’ve been given to nurture are big enough, they are exchanged for food vouchers, clothing, bicycles, educational support, and other essentials. Tree-preneurs is rooted in the “waste not, want not” philosophy. As a rule, they don&#8217;t purchase anything — no water, no pots. Instead, they creatively reuse what&#8217;s already there. Water is collected when it rains, and seedlings are planted in recycled items like coffee cups and paint tins. This commitment to upcycling is core to Tree-preneurs, and it&#8217;s exactly why they&#8217;ve been invited to showcase their innovative creations at this month&#8217;s Upcycle event. The brainchild of Tétris Design and Build, a leading figure in global design and part of the JLL Group, the Upcycle event brings together artists and designers for a unique project. They&#8217;re turning old office furniture that&#8217;s no longer in use into a [...]]]></description>
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