How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business

4 CQ

The water hyacinth may look like a harmless, even beautiful flowering plant -- but it's actually an invasive aquatic weed that clogs waterways, stopping trade, interrupting schooling and disrupting everyday life. In this scourge, green entrepreneur Achenyo Idachaba saw opportunity. Follow her journey as she turns weeds into woven wonders.

Aired January 21, 2016

All TED content is available at www.ted.com

  • Recommended Recommended
  • History & In Progress History
  • Browse Library
  • Most Popular Library

Get Personalized Recommendations

Let us help you figure out what to learn! By taking a short interview you’ll be able to specify your learning interests and goals, so we can recommend the perfect courses and lessons to try next.

Start Interview

    You don't have any lessons in your history.
    Just find something that looks interesting and start learning!

    2 Comments
    500 characters max

    JACQUELINE K
    I wonder if that would work with Eurasian milfoil
    appreciate appreciated
     –  reply
     –  delete
    500 characters max

    Charlotte T
    Wow. Amazing! Truly inspiring and thought provoking story. Also, I love the Yoruba language!!
    appreciate appreciated
     –  reply
     –  delete
    500 characters max