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Soe women’s group turns plastic waste into reusable products

Oct 27, 2025 2 mins read
Soe women’s group turns plastic waste into reusable products

Soe, Thimphu—A women’s self-support group in Soe has started weaving plastic waste into practical products such as bags, backpacks, storage containers, and arrow holders, aiming to reduce the growing plastic problem in the remote village.

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