YouTube travel experts visited cities “completely made of trash.” And we believe that people all over the world can learn a thing or two about the “watch and determination” of local people.
Travel Vlogger Drew Binsky traveled to Egyptian “garbage city” and what was built. It is officially called Manshiyar Naser, one of the nine districts that make up the western region of the country's capital, Cairo, not far from Giza's iconic pyramids.
Over 90,000 people live there, and about 70% of the residents live in independent homes. The cart drawn by the donkey picks up trash from beyond the heater and returns it to the “trash town.”
Children handle plastic, women handle cans, men focus on glass and metal, and give pigs organic waste. They recycle up to 85% of what they collect, which is much higher than the average of 25% in Western countries, and Drew was impressed.
Drew told his YouTube channel:
“I still can't believe how locals built their lives out of what the world would throw away. With their wit and determination, we might see trash and life being a little different. .”
The Egyptian government is threatening to push further “trash cities” in Cairo.
Workers are paid at $5.90 (£4.70) per day. One local admitted: “The smell is very strong. But people are very happy. People are very strong.”
The garbage collector is also reportedly “very honest” as if to find something worthwhile, such as gold, and instructs local residents to reunite with the legitimate owner.
Drew added:
“Residents must move their garbage piles just to survive. With clean water, unreliable electricity and the constant threat of illness, life in this city is a daily battle.
“One man's trash is another man's treasure as thousands of locals here rely on collecting waste to support their families.”
