Senegal
The Human Side of Plastic: Babacar's Story
Join Babacar Thiaw, a Senegalese surfer and restaurateur, as he tackles plastic pollution in his hometown of Dakar, sharing the extraordinary yet simple changes he implemented to reduce waste in his community.
As plastic left in the sun breaks down into microplastics that pollute our oceans and endanger marine life, a lifelong surfer in Dakar has turned his passion into purpose. He is tackling plastic pollution in the ocean and his community, inspiring others to take action.
