Nohra Padilla Receives 2013 Goldman Environmental Award

By Goldman Enviromental Award on April 01, 2013

Unfazed by powerful political opponents and a pervasive culture of violence, Nohra Padilla organized Colombia’s marginalized waste pickers into unions and made recycling a legitimate part of urban waste management.

In recognition of her efforts, Nohra has been awared the 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize for South & Central America.

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