In a world where plastic waste accumulates and disposable culture thrives, society has often overlooked the true cost of disposability. The generation of plastic waste, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poses significant environmental challenges due to its non-biodegradable nature.

On June 19th, 2024, a significant step forward in environmental research and sustainability was marked by the visit of Dr. Ye Tao and the MEER Freetown team to the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) in Makeni.

When the inside of your home feels as hot as an oven, it can be impossible to cope. During the dry season, that was the daily reality for Khadija Kamara, living in the Kroo Bay settlement of Freetown, Sierra Leone. Her home has recently had a reflective panel installed, aimed at reducing the temperature indoors.