Ghana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry
Summary
In Accra, Ghana, waste pickers like Lydia Bamfo collect plastic waste to manage the city's litter and earn a living. This activity is part of addressing the global plastic waste problem. Many people in the city engage in gathering recyclable materials to tackle pollution.Key Facts
- Accra, Ghana's capital, deals with a major issue of plastic waste.
- Waste pickers like Lydia Bamfo have been working in this field for many years to help reduce waste.
- Lydia Bamfo has worked as a waste picker for 25 years and is a mother of seven.
- The waste collection process involves going to wealthier neighborhoods to collect rubbish.
- Waste pickers use motor-tricycles and handbarrows to gather plastic waste from across the city.
- The city has a significant number of people involved in collecting and recycling plastic waste.
- Plastic waste management in Accra is part of a broader global effort to address plastic pollution.
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