The Banatex-EA (Banana Textiles in East Africa) project at Busitema University, eastern Uganda, has created spinnable banana fibre that can be used in textile production, presenting an alternative ...

Banana stems in Uganda are being processed into spinnable fibers for textiles, hair extensions, and sanitary pads, offering a sustainable alternative to cotton and synthetics.

Research shows how we can keep enjoying the fruit for generations to come, by cutting emissions, buying Fairtrade, and ...

The idea is innovative as well as sustainable in the East African country. Uganda has the highest banana consumption rate in the world and is Africa’s top producer of the crop. Especially in ...