In The Gambia, it’s impossible not to feel the rhythm of the sea. The country is named after the river that flows through its heart, carrying life – and plastic – out to the Atlantic Ocean.
With a population that relies on farming, fishing, and tourism, the river and sea give a great deal, but they also receive the waste of everyday life. In The Gambia, plastic pollution isn’t just a nuisance. It’s a threat to food, livelihoods, and identity.
They call it the Smiling Coast of Africa – and no wonder. The coast feels so inviting with its calm waves and cool breeze. But the reality is that plastics are accumulating on this Smiling Coast. It surely doesn’t deserve this – it deserves a thriving future.
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Waste Management