Ethiopia has an innovative power plant that turns waste to energy | Ways to Change the World

This innovative power plant in Ethiopia burns waste to produce enough energy for up to a quarter of homes in the capital city, Addis Ababa. The plant also produces water, eco-friendly bricks and creates hundreds of local jobs. In the film, Global Managing Director, Samuel Alemayehu, talks us through how the project works and the impact and benefits it has for Ethiopia. About the series: Every week we’ll bring you a new video story on the entrepreneurs, companies and countries changing our planet for the better. Check back every Monday for a new video on the incredible people changing our world. Want to raise your #VoiceForThePlanet? Life on Earth is under threat, but you can help. People around the world are raising their voice in support of urgent action. Add yours now at www.voicefortheplanet.org http://www.weforum.org/ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ►   / worldeconomicforum   YouTube ►    / wef   Instagram ►   / worldeconomicforum   Twitter ►   / wef   LinkedIn ►   / world-economic-forum   TikTok ►   / worldeconomicforum   Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum #Davos