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Leafline, a South African social enterprise, is the catalyst for innovation

Social entrepreneurship is one of the major sectors where women are making massive strides in eradicating the employment issue in South Africa while addressing the pertinent social problems of our generation.

January 6, 2023

Leafline, a South African social enterprise, is the catalyst for an innovative range of reusable and washable adult, women, and baby sanitary products.

Candy Androliakos started when she discovered a need for a more cost-effective way of dealing with adult incontinence whilst working as a beauty therapist in a retirement home. Leafline produces affordable and biodegradable sanitary products, nappies, chair and bed protectors made with natural fibres from the cayenne pineapple.

They are also winners of the Enviropaedia Eco-Health and Wellness Award at the 2022 Eco-Logic Awards.

Leafline, a South African social enterprise, is the catalyst for innovation

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