Name: How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business
Uploaded: 2016-01-21T15:49:36Z
Duration: 7 min 7 s
Description: 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.

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.

Achenyo Idachaba: How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business

How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business

A leap of faith led to transforming water hyacinth, an invasive weed, into valuable handicrafts, turning adversity into prosperity.

From obstructing daily life to inspiring eco-friendly products, water hyacinth's journey symbolizes innovation in sustainability.

Changing narratives around water hyacinth from 'killer of mother and child' to 'provider of food' showcases the power of perspective.