Article: « Kinshasa, invaded by waste »
The article discusses the waste management problems in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a population of over 12 million, the city produces around 7000 tons of waste per day. However, only 20% of this waste is collected by the city’s garbage collection services. The rest is left on the streets, causing health and environmental issues.
The article states that the main reason for this problem is the lack of resources and funding for waste management. The city’s garbage collection services are underfunded and lack the necessary equipment and personnel to collect and dispose of the waste produced daily. Additionally, the city’s informal waste pickers, who collect and recycle waste, are not recognized or supported by the government.
Response:
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, produces around 7000 tons of waste per day, but only 20% of this waste is collected by the city’s garbage collection services. The main reason for this problem is the lack of resources and funding for waste management, leading to waste being left on the streets and causing health and environmental issues. The city’s informal waste pickers, who collect and recycle waste, are not recognized or supported by the government.