A Ban Against Neglect Works to Change the Lives Of Ghanaians, One Plastic Bag At A Time

By: Emily Rusk

Photo Credit: http://www.aban.org

When Callie Brauel and Rebecca Brandt stepped out of the airport in Arcca, Ghana, in 2008, they were shocked to see the number of small plastic bags that littered the streets. When these bags are filled with water, they are vital to the survival of the homeless people in Ghana. However, for a city that has no trashcans, the 40 tons of daily waste from the plastic bags adds up.