Timi, the wise old tortoise, discovers that his beautiful river is being clogged with plastic waste in Ghana. With the help of his friends—a curious goat, a clever parrot, and a hardworking lizard—they come up with a creative way to clean up the river and teach the village animals about recycling.

Timi the Tortoise and the Plastic Problem in Ghana, West Africa

Timi the Tortoise with a concerned expression, looking at plastic waste floating in a clear river under the warm sun

In a quiet village in Ghana, the river flowed gently under the warm sun. Timi the Tortoise loved his home and its clear water. One day, he noticed strange pieces floating in the river. The peaceful river was now troubled by plastic waste.

A Troubling Sight

Timi the Tortoise with wise, determined eyes, standing on a riverbank with plastic pieces among reeds

Timi wandered along the riverbank to learn more about the problem. He saw many pieces of plastic hidden among the river reeds. He felt sad and worried about the animals who relied on the river. His wise eyes sparkled with a new determination to fix the issue.

Timi’s Discovery

Timi the Tortoise with a curious goat, a colorful clever parrot, and a hardworking lizard gathered together on a riverbank

Timi decided to ask his friends for help. He called on his curious goat, who was known for exploring every corner of the village. He also invited a clever parrot who loved to share news and ideas. Lastly, the hardworking lizard came along, ready to lend a hand.

Gathering Friends

Timi the Tortoise and friends looking at plastic waste by the river, discussing with serious expressions

The friends gathered by the river to discuss the plastic waste. They looked at the mess and talked about how it hurt their home. They knew that if the problem was not solved, many animals would suffer. Together, they agreed that something must be done quickly.

The Plastic Problem

Timi the Tortoise suggesting a plan, with a curious goat, a colorful clever parrot, and a hardworking lizard nodding in agreement

Each friend shared ideas on how to clean up the river. Timi suggested a careful plan to remove the plastic safely. The goat thought they could gather animals from the village to help. The clever parrot and the hardworking lizard added ideas about sorting the waste for recycling.

Sharing Ideas

Timi the Tortoise and friends drawing a map of the river, marking spots with hopeful expressions

The friends started to draw a map of the river and mark the worst spots. They planned a day when everyone could come together to clean up. They divided the tasks so that each animal had a job. They decided to collect the trash in one big pile. Their plan filled everyone with hope and purpose.

Planning the Cleanup

Timi the Tortoise organizing tools like baskets and sticks along the riverbank, preparing for cleanup

Before cleaning, the friends looked for tools to pick up the plastic safely. They found old baskets, long sticks, and gloves left by kind villagers. Timi organized the tools neatly along the riverbank. Everyone felt ready to make a change.

First Step: The Tools

Timi the Tortoise and friends leading a group of animals picking up plastic, with cheerful expressions

On the chosen day, many animals joined the cleanup. Timi and his friends led the work with happy hearts. They picked up every piece of plastic along the river. The air was filled with cheerful sounds and the promise of a cleaner waterway.

A Good Day at Work

A curious goat and a hardworking lizard working together to remove plastic stuck in tricky places

Not everything went perfectly during the cleanup. Some plastic pieces were stuck in tricky places and heavy to move. The goat and the lizard worked together to solve these problems. With teamwork, every obstacle was overcome.

Overcoming Difficulties

A colorful clever parrot flying around, sharing recycling knowledge with attentive animals

After the cleanup, the friends gathered to talk about recycling. They explained how plastic could be used again in many safe ways. The clever parrot flew around sharing their new knowledge with other animals. Everyone listened carefully and learned the importance of reusing items.

Learning About Recycling

Animals and villagers working together, picking up waste and sharing tools along the riverbank

The news of the cleanup spread quickly in the village. Other animals began to pick up waste on their own. Villagers helped by offering more tools and ideas. The community worked together to keep the river clean.

The Change in Village

Timi the Tortoise and friends looking proudly at a sparkling clear river, with a village in the background

Slowly, the river became sparkling and clear once again. Timi and his friends felt proud and happy about their hard work. Their small steps had led to big changes for the whole village. Their story inspired everyone to care for nature and to recycle. A cleaner future now shined over the river and the hearts of the villagers.