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Day 4

Waste & Flooding.

Understand how improper waste disposal blocks drains, worsens flooding, and puts communities at risk.

⚑ 20 points
πŸ“… Day 4 of 30
Your Journey Day 4 / 30
"Only we humans make waste that nature can’t digest."
β€” CHARLES MOORE
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What to do

Today, observe how waste disposal affects drainage and flooding in your area.
Do the following:
Identify a nearby drain, gutter, or waterway.
Observe whether waste (plastics, sachet water bags, food waste, etc.) is blocking the flow of water.
Note one possible consequence of this blockage (flooding, disease, road damage, loss of property).

At the end of the day, write a short reflection (3–5 sentences) answering:
What you observed
How waste contributes to flooding
Who is most affected

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Study material

Watch this video by Ivy Prosper as she explains Why It Always Floods After Rainstorms in Accra.

Watch this video by Ivy Prosper as she explains Why It Always Floods After Rainstorms in Accra.
β–Ά Watch on YouTube
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How to prepare your PDF
  1. 1
    Create a PDF β€” Combine all your responses into a single PDF document.
  2. 2
    Include your details β€” Your full name, username, and school must be on the first page.
  3. 3
    File naming β€” Name your file exactly as shown:
    _day4_green.pdf
  4. 4
    File size β€” Must be under 5 MB.
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