Make it Beautiful
In the Democratic Republic of Congo in general, and in Kinshasa in particular, living with plastic waste, especially bottles, is commonplace
In the Democratic Republic of Congo in general, and in Kinshasa in particular, living with plastic waste, especially bottles, is commonplace
Gutters, rivers, avenues and even streets are transformed into giant dustbins where everyone throws them away after use without being bothered. For some, it's a lack of garbage cans, for others it's a matter of habit. [...] The environmental consequences of plastic packaging are at the root of a number of disasters suffered by the people of Kinshasa and the Congolese in general, including flooding, soil destruction, erosion and insalubrity. (Excerpt from article by Pamela Amunazo, BBC Afrique).
Nicole Menemene, originally from Bukavu, embodies the strength of positive change. Through her company Plasticore, she works in waste management, focusing on awareness, training, and disposal. Nicole shares the expertise she gained through exchange programs to build a cleaner and more supportive future.
Find out more about Nicole Menemene's work here.
Read full article by Pamela Amunazo, BBC Afrique - Kinshasa here.
