M A beautiful hand bag wooven with recycled plastic waste.
odernity and civilisation has brought in its wake an admixture of exciting phenomenon, technology, beautiful facades and initiatives which are quite commendable on face value. In reality, it is perceived to be quite the poisoned chalice. The reason being, most ingenious creations of man has witnessed unsavoury repercussions and has been prone to some lapses and unprepared acts of salvaging the aftermath effect. Waste has generated worry and has been problematic especially with the recognition of the finite resources. Phenomena such as global warming initiated by gas emissions and degenerative lifestyle on the earth have elicited public debate. The gnawing issue is one the population in our part of the world have to constantly deal and battle with and, has been considered a global threat. It is a conundrum most experts are averse to dealing with head on, as it’s a goner. The situation isn’t all bleak as measures have been put in place to completely set to rest the menace of filth and waste The idea of recycling is no new phenomenon as it has gone under different guise over the course of the centuries. It is considered the ultimate solution to avert drowning ourselves in waste products. Recycling has received applause and approval
MAKING RECYCLE WORK FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
in western world. We are still trying to grapple with the whole concept of reduce, reuse and recycle. Monetary exchange has become the propelling enticement in getting people to indulge in the act of recycling. In Ghana, the quantity of littered water sachets gathered by children and some old folks determine the amount of money you receive. And for them it’s a great incentive for recycling. This venture can only work for us genuinely once we grasp the rudimentary element of what recycling is all about and what it proffers to do for us and the environment we live in. Personally, having to come across waste bins with clear illustrative signs and inscriptions of ‘PAPER’ boldly written on it only to find banana peel, plastic bags and other foreign elements can be mind-numbing. Two things which come to mind are discipline and education. Ghanaians are acclaimed to be more hospitable and warm individuals with vested
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