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Advocacy MaterialsFive facts about incineration
While municipalities are often encouraged to turn to waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies such as incineration, this is a problematic solution,...
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Research ReportsResumen Ejectivo – La situación de los derechos humanos de la comunidad recicladora en América Latina: un reclamo urgente por respeto a través de estándares internacionales
El objetivo de este informe es brindar argumentos y herramientas jurídicas que permitan proteger efectivamente los derechos humanos de las...
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NewsClimate Change and Just Transition December 04, 2019Informal 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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Advocacy MaterialsReducción 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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Advocacy MaterialsReducing 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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Journal ArticlesA 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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PostExposure Dialogues October 20, 2019Dakar : 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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Technical BriefsIncineração de resíduos e Catadores: Um guia técnico sobre tecnologias de recuperação energética de resíduos sólidos
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Technical BriefsWaste 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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ProjectReducing 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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