VOICED : The plastic waste that blocks a hydropower dam in the DRC

The video discusses the severe waste problem in Lake Kivu, affecting the Rusizi hydroelectric plant and local communities. Waste from various sources clogs turbines, reducing energy output and impacting towns like Bukavu and Uvira. Efforts to manage waste include penalties for littering and initiatives by local businesses to recycle and transform waste into useful products. Despite challenges, these efforts aim to significantly reduce pollution in the lake.

What are some of the efforts being made to manage waste in the area?

What is the goal of the small company mentioned in the text regarding pollution in Lake Kivu?