Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Uganda, Colombia Find Alternative to Plastic Waste People around the world use disposable plastic containers for water, food and other content because of their practicality and light weight. But if not discarded properly, these plastics can litter populated areas, pollute water systems and create environmental damage. Plastic waste is a real problem in many poor countries. Zlatica Hoke reports on how an African and a South American country have turned the menace into an advantage. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2515595.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2515595.html