Climate Change and Just Transition

Cinco verdades a saber sobre la incineración

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Five facts about incineration

While municipalities are often encouraged to turn to waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies such as incineration, this is a problematic solution,...

Informal recyclers take action in defense of Earth and their livelihoods

As world leaders and experts discuss the climate crisis at the 25th UN climate negotiations (COP25), waste pickers and WIEGO Network members...

COP25 People’s Summits & Waste Pickers

• December 5, 2019 - December 10, 2019
• Santiago, Chile and Madrid, Spain

Photo: waste pickers protest in Buenos Aires in 2018 During the 25th UN climate negotiations (COP25), waste pickers and WIEGO Network members joined...

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Inclusive Recycling: Methodology & Calculator Tool

A methodology and calculator tool enabling the estimation of greenhouse gas emissions that waste picker groups prevent. The tool, which...

A Green Army is Ready to Keep Plastic Waste Out of the Ocean

This OpEd looks at the millions of waste pickers worldwide whose work gathering material is helping keep the oceans healthier.

Incineração de resíduos e Catadores: Um guia técnico sobre tecnologias de recuperação energética de resíduos sólidos

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Waste Incineration and Informal Livelihoods: A Technical Guide on Waste-to-Energy Initiatives

This brief provides waste picker organizations, policymakers and practitioners with information about waste-to-energy initiatives, and solid...

Reducing Waste in Coastal Cities through Inclusive Recycling

The RWCC Project Waste pickers worldwide contribute significantly in preventing ocean waste pollution by recycling and reusing materials...

The Informal Recycling Market in Ormoc City, Philippines: Evaluation of Options to Enhance Resources Recovery and to Reduce GHG Emissions

In many developing countries the informal sector significantly contributes to resources recovery, which assists in reducing greenhouse gas...