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Antoinette Yetunde Vandy
Founder
Agreka Build

Antoinette Yetunde Vandy is an architectural designer, educator, and founder of Agreka Build, a UK-based materials innovation company transforming agricultural waste into regenerative building solutions. With a background in architecture and material research, she leads the development of WHEATEX®, a carbon-negative insulation material made entirely from waste crop straw. Her work bridges sustainability, rural resilience and circular design; with the mission to decarbonise both the construction and agricultural sectors through zero-waste systems. 

Antoinette is passionate about climate-action through creative education as she regularly runs community workshops for people of all ages to explore circularity, craft and regenerative futures.

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