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What is eco-friendly art?
Art created by environmentally friendly material to address ecological concerns
The main goal of the Green Belt Movement.
To prevent deforestation.
In which year was Wangari Maathai born?
1940
What is collected and used to make colouful art by the Oceansole project?
Sandals/ Flipflops
What else, other than flip-flops, is used to make eco-friendly art in Kenya?
Glass bottles, plastic bottles and bottle tops.
When was the Green Belt movement founded?
1977
3 reasons why is sustainable art important?
Economic incentives, create awareness, sustainability and community empowerment.
The Green Belt Movement was mostly run by?
women
Why did she start the Green Belt Movement?
To respond to the needs of rural Kenyan women
Name any association or project in Kenya which makes eco-friendly art
Flipflopi movement, the Oceansole project and Watamu Marine Association
The Green Belt Movement had planted approximately how many trees by 2004?
Between 30 and 40 million trees.
Won the Nobel Peace Prize in Which Year?
2004
Eco-friendly art brings awareness to societal issues such as?
Waste, climate change and over-consumption
Which 3 challenges did Wangari Maathai face during her activism?
Government opposition, deforestation/land degradation, gender inequality and cultural barriers/resorce constraints.
Which 2 glass ceilings did Wangari Maathai break?
The first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a PHD
The first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize