...On the bright side, there is a lot of recycling going on (out of necessity not blue box programs!) by people who sell used plastic bottles, beautiful mops made from rags, and other things for re-use, children (and artisans!) who make toys out of scraps and people who buy and sell second hand clothes. Educators have embraced the concept called “TALULAR” – Teaching And Learning Using Locally Available Resources. There is a refreshing absence of consumerism and all of its environmental repercussions. ..''
Monday April 20th, 2009
Source: Hales in Africa
