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Teenage climate activists in Nigeria’s largest city are recycling trash to make stylish clothes for a fashion show to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Chinedu Mogbo, founder of the Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, a conservation group that works with young activists, said the “trashion” show aimed to highlight the risks of pollution.
Lagos is one of the most populous cities in Africa with a population of over 15 million and is said to generate at least 12,000 metric tons of waste every day.
Poor enforcement of environmental laws: The World Bank estimates that pollution kills at least 30,000 people in the city every year.
This year’s fair coincides with world leaders wrapping up two weeks of UN climate talks in Egypt.
The Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, which works with young activists and models, says it intends to recycle as much plastic as possible, one community at a time.
It organizes regular cleanups across the community, including beaches. The plastic waste is then used to create fabrics for fashion shows.
Nethaniel Edegwa, 16, draped in red plastic spoons and fabric, said she modeled at this year’s event “to make a difference”.
“We can see that we are all affected by climate change, so I really want to make a difference,” she said.
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