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How a Woman Turned 12,000 Kg of Plastic Waste Into Sustainable Products Through LIFAFFA
A childhood memory inspired Kanika Ahuja to build LIFAFFA and transform plastic waste into livelihoods.
July 24, 2026
A childhood memory inspired Kanika Ahuja to build LIFAFFA and transform plastic waste into livelihoods.
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