Ghana's capital, Accra, faces a severe plastic waste crisis exacerbated by its growing population. Waste pickers, particularly Lydia Bamfo, actively collect recyclables amidst the overwhelming refuse. Bamfo, with 25 years of experience, works daily in harsh conditions and relies on a network of fellow pickers. Her routine involves accepting donations of waste, weighing collections, and recording transactions in a ledger. These waste pickers contribute critically to recycling efforts, revealing a vital but undervalued aspect of waste management in urban Ghana.
In Accra, waste pickers like Lydia Bamfo navigate a city overflowing with plastic waste, collecting recyclables while facing both environmental challenges and societal neglect.
Lydia Bamfo, a waste picker for 25 years, meticulously weighs and records the daily collection of plastics, highlighting the vital role these workers play in recycling.
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