15 Jul, 13:32··
Plastic Bags Shape Street Scene in Dakar

The city of Dakar, Senegal, has a big problem with plastic. Many plastic bottles are everywhere. People are trying to fix this problem.
Modou Fall is an activist working to solve the plastic pollution in Dakar. He wears a costume made from plastic waste. This costume helps people see how much plastic is around. He walks around the city to show the problem. He wants the government to help protect the environment.
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Highlights
Plastic Bags in Dakar
Plastic water bottles are common in Dakar, Senegal.
Ban Not Effective
A ban on plastic bags is not working.
Environmental Threat
Plastic bags cause a big environmental problem.
Fall's Campaign
Modou Fall is trying to solve the problem.
'Plastic Man' Raises Awareness
Modou Fall uses a costume to show plastic waste.
plastic pollutionenvironmentalismactivismenvironmentwaste management