One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of Gambia

Synopsis

Single-use plastic bags present a sustainability problem worldwide. They're tough to recycle, harmful to wildlife, and more are produced every day. Isatou and her friends come up with a creative solution to reduce waste while creating a sturdier product. This story is an excellent demonstration of optimizing.

Classroom Connection

Have students bring plastic bags to class, then encourage them to find creative ways to reuse the plastic -- you might even teach students to crochet like the women in the book.

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