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

Contributors:

Miranda Paul (Author)

Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator)

Contributors: Miranda Paul (Author) ; Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator)

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BISAC categories: Juvenille NonFiction -> Science & Nature -> Environmental Conservation & Protection

BISAC categories: Juvenille NonFiction -> Business & Economics

BISAC categories: Juvenille NonFiction -> Biography & Autobiography -> Women

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Discover the inspiring true story of Isatou Ceesay, an African woman who started a recycling movement to combat the pollution caused by plastic bags in her community.

For years, plastic bags were a cheap and convenient option for carrying goods in Njau, Gambia. However, when these bags broke or were no longer needed, they were carelessly discarded, leading to an unsightly accumulation of plastic waste alongside roads. The stagnant water in the bags provided a breeding ground for mosquitoes and diseases, while the burning of bags left behind a foul smell. The bags also strangled gardens, killed livestock, and polluted the environment.

Isatou Ceesay decided to take action, and she began to collect the plastic bags and recycle them into something new. Her efforts not only helped to clean up the environment, but also provided income for women in her community who had been struggling to make ends meet.

This powerful and moving book showcases the impact of one person's determination and ingenuity in creating positive change. It highlights the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis and encourages readers to take action to make a difference in their own communities. Join Isatou Ceesay and be inspired to become a changemaker in your own right.

ISBN-10: 1467716081
ISBN-13: 9781467716086
Author: Paul, Miranda, Zunon, Elizabeth, N/A
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)

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ISBN-13: 9781467716086

ISBN-10: 1467716081

Publish Date: February 1, 2015

On Sale Date: January 1, 0001

Language: English

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 9.0 × 10.8 × 0.4 in

Weight: 0.9 lbs

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