Munyasa reaping from plastic waste
Uganda produces 600 tonnes of plastic waste every day and about 40% is recycled, according to the State of Environment Report released by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in 2021.
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Hellen Munyasa showing flakes and fibers made out of plastic battels, part of the process of making threads. (Photo by Gerald Tenywa)
By NewVision Reporter
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Hellen Munyasa, a youthful resident of Zanna on Entebbe Road is earning a living from a bizarre sector—Kampala’s smelly waste.
She makes useful items such as sewing