With Ukraine’s environmental security at risk, a growing number of bright, ambitious young activists and inventors are driving eco-friendly initiatives and robust environmental policies. Valentyn Frechka is one of those young Ukrainians. He discovered a revolutionary way to transform leaves into paper. Valentyn has now turned his discovery into the RE-leaf paper project, which has the potential to be an example of sustainable production, possibility saving millions of trees every year.
Other episodes of the Ukraine on the Brink series:
Ukraine on the Brink: Transforming Ukraine’s nuclear cities
Ukraine on the Brink: Kalush. Ecological Emergency Zone
Ukraine on the Brink: Deforestation threatens fragile ecosystems
Ukraine on the Brink: Kyiv’s Radikal Threat