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Villagers of all ages are currently collecting floating plastic waste from the river to exchange it for rice from the Tampaing Snong Russey Foundation.
Hean Rangsey
Villagers swap plastic rubbish for rice
Tue, 22 December 2020
Mechrey is a community on the Tonle Sap River located in Keo Poa commune’s Peam Ta Uor village in Siem Reap province’s Puok district. It is home to over 300 families, most of whom are fishermen.
In addition to fishing, villagers of all ages are currently collecting floating plastic waste from the river to exchange it for rice from the Tampaing Snong Russey Foundation.