Innovating for a Cleaner Future

This chapter delves into the pressing issue of plastic pollution and the initiatives aimed at addressing it, including beach clean-ups and the pioneering work of The Ocean Cleanup organization. It also highlights the devastating effects of climate change on Mount Kilimanjaro and personal stories of environmental stewardship, notably Isatou Sise's transformative recycling project in Gambia. The chapter emphasizes the urgent need for manufacturers to develop biodegradable alternatives to plastics and showcases inspiring grassroots movements addressing climate challenges.