Waste Worker Inclusion
Waste Worker Inclusion into the formal waste management system recognizes the value these workers bring to the local economy, particularly waste collection and recycling sectors, and supports their health and safety so they can sustain their livelihoods. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Today, there are an estimated 15 million waste pickers who remove 15-20% of […]
C40 | Inclusive Waste Management in Cities
Analysis and recommendations for city-led actions to making waste management value chains more inclusive, green, and socially just. Informal waste workers: key players in solid waste management within cities, and yet still under recognized Informal waste pickers collect between 50 and 100% of cities’ waste in the Global South, contributing significantly to environmental and social […]