Reuters' Sangwon Yoon reports that a group of Gazan women have found a uniquely creative method to recycle garbage - by making it into art, which they then sell.
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Manager of the environmental group, Wissam Abu Jalambo, says he thought of launching such an initiative while trying to find a way to educate more people on being more eco-friendly.
"The idea received funding in 2008, as part of the initiative 'managing household waste'. Through it, we were able to start five-months training workshops, which came after courses that taught environmental principles. The aim is providing the women with an income, and assisting the environment by reducing waste, even if only by a little bit. The idea is to raise awareness through recycling waste and making use of it," he said.
One of the recycling crafters, Samar Ahmad Abu Najaa, says this is not just a job for them but also a way to relieve stress and feel empowered.
"This is a nice idea because first, people can vent internal tensions. Second, it is a good income for the women and it makes her feel that she exists," Abu Najaa said.
Click here to read the rest, and to view a video of the women in their workshop, creating art out of recycled garbage.
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