Of the estimated 870,000 tonnes of plastic waste generated in Lagos annually, authorities say only about 12 percent of that is collected by waste pickers or recyclers. Startup Statewide Waste and Environmental Project (SWEEP) collects and processes 13 tons of plastic waste monthly. SWEEP employs at least 300 women, who collect and bring in plastic waste every day.
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