Nigerian teens create fashion from trash to fight pollution

Jalokun Nifemi, wearing an outfit made from recycled newspapers, waits back stage before a 'trashion show' in Sangotedo Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. – Teenage climate activists in Nigeria's largest city are recycling trash into runway outfits for a “Trashion Show.”

Lagos, one of Africa’s most populous cities with more than 15 million people, generates at least 12,000 metric tons of waste daily, authorities say. And implementation of environmental laws is poor: The World Bank estimates that pollution kills at least 30,000 people in this city every year.In collaboration with young activists and models, the Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative says it's out to recycle as many plastics as possible, one community at a time.

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Nigerian teens create fashion from trash to fight pollutionLAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Teenage climate activists in Nigeria's largest city are recycling trash into runway outfits for a “Trashion Show.” Chinedu Mogbo, founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, a conservation group working with the activists, said the show was designed to raise awareness about environmental pollution. I know their outfits will be better than whats on the catwalk these days. Genius idea! Bravo! How ridiculous 🤣😂 This is so clever and I’m so proud of these girls for finding a creative way to support their cause.
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