Exploring the informal plastic waste recycling industry in Yaounde, Cameroon

Exploring the informal plastic waste recycling industry in Yaounde, Cameroon

More than half of those scouting for plastics in dumpsters do not wear protective gearOriginally published on Global VoicesYouths searching for valuable plastics in a dumpster. Image from Sandra Tuombouh. Used with permission. With the rise in plastic usage and a growing population, Cameroon's waste processing industry is struggling to keep up with the increasing demand. This has given rise to an informal waste processing sector where children, …