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...
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Reducción de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero mediante el reciclaje inclusivo: Herramienta de cálculo y Metodología
Hemos desarrollado la primera metodología y herramienta de cálculo que permite estimar la cantidad de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero...
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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...
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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.
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Incineração de resíduos e Catadores: Um guia técnico sobre tecnologias de recuperação energética de resíduos sólidos
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Dakar : après s’être mis dans la peau des travailleuses et travailleurs de l’informel, des avocats réévaluent les politiques
Les politiques ayant un impact sur la vie des travailleuses et travailleurs de l’informel sont rarement élaborées sur la base de la connaissance...
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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...
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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...
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Mexico City Recognizes the Rights of Informal Waste Pickers
On July 15th 2016, Mexico City’s Human Rights Commission (CDHDF) issued Recommendation 7/2016, named “Omissions in Mexico City’s urban solid...
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Brazilian recyclers take the wheel in door to door collection
In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, a new model of selective collection has given informal catadores (recyclers) responsibility for collecting door-to-door...
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