- Researchers in Uganda use old banana stems.
- They make textiles and hair extensions.
- This helps reduce waste from bananas.
- It also helps farmers earn more money.
- Banana fibre is like cotton, but stiff.
- Researchers are making banana fibre softer for use.
Difficult words
- researcher — A person who studies something.Researchers
- banana — A yellow fruit that grows in bunches.bananas
- textile — Cloth made from weaving or knitting.textiles
- reduce — To make less in amount or size.
- farmer — A person who grows crops or raises animals.farmers
- fibre — Thin threads in plants or animals.
- stiff — Not flexible; hard to bend.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about using banana stems?
- Why is it important to reduce waste?
- How can using banana fibre help farmers?
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