AWA BOBB

Story: This story focuses on Precious Plastic Gambia, a grassroots initiative tackling the country’s growing plastic waste crisis with creativity and determination. It captures how the organization is transforming discarded plastic into useful, marketable products such as tiles, furniture, and household items—proving that what is often seen as trash can become treasure. The story is about innovation meeting necessity: it highlights how a small community-driven movement is addressing an environmental threat while simultaneously empowering local people through job creation, skill-building, and sustainable practices. By centering on Precious Plastic Gambia, the story not only documents the environmental challenges facing The Gambia but also amplifies a local solution that offers hope, resilience, and a model for sustainable waste management.

Published in: October 15, 2025