South Africa, June 24 -- Based in Hout Bay, Cape Town, the initiative brings together 21 women - 15 crocheters and six cutters - who repurpose discarded bread bags into multifunctional items.

Through their hands and hooks, plastic waste is given new life as sustainable products that not only reduce environmental harm but also generate income, spark creativity and foster community pride.

28 Nov 2024

Patience and purpose

Joana Mnisi was one of the first women to join Re.Bag.Re.Use.

A grandmother with a gentle smile and a determined spirit, Mnisi has become a quiet yet powerful presence in the group. Armed with patience and purpose, she transforms empty plastic bags into multi-functional crocheted creations.

"Each stitch is a small ste...