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Some of them are losing their livestock because once the animals get into the field, which is so heavily polluted with single-use plastic, they consume these plastics, which kill them, thereby affecting the livelihood of their owners.

— Gloria Majiga-Kamoto Malawi’s landscape is clogged with plastic waste that could linger for 100 years. One woman has taken on plastic compani (2021)

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Our forests provide wild mushrooms and fruits and a safe space to experience our traditions and cultural beliefs.

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