VOICED : Senegal's Goree Island attracts tourists and their plastic pollution

The video discusses the severe plastic pollution on Goree Island, exacerbated by the influx of tourists. Despite daily clean-ups, the waste impacts local biodiversity, making fishing difficult. The island's historical significance as a former slave trading post now attracts many visitors, contributing to the litter problem. Efforts are underway to manage waste through recycling and composting, aiming for a more sustainable future.

What is the main challenge faced by local sanitation officers on Goree Island?

• Lack of cleaning equipment

• Insufficient number of rubbish bins

• High number of tourists leaving plastic waste

• Limited access to the island

How does the plastic waste affect the local biodiversity on Goree Island?

• It has no impact on biodiversity

• It increases the fish population

• It makes it difficult to catch fish near the coastline

• It improves the quality of the soil

What historical role did Goree Island play over 500 years ago?

• It was known for its natural beauty

• It was the largest slave trading post in Africa

• It was a major tourist destination

• It was a center for agricultural development

What is one of the methods used by the municipality to manage waste on Goree Island?

• Burning all waste

• Burying waste in landfills

• Transforming organic waste into compost

• Exporting waste to the mainland

What is the ultimate goal of the waste management efforts on Goree Island?

• To create more landfill sites

• To increase tourism

• To achieve a greener lifestyle

• To eliminate all waste