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waste pickers

Facing Mexico’s zero-waste challenge

February 28, 2022 by Diana Leon

Grassroots organizations in Mexico are promoting inclusive recycling by helping usher trash pickers, or pepenadores, into the salaried workforce. In the endeavor, they draw on positive experiences around the developing world.

Categories Act: Inspiration, Act: Inspiration featured, Environment, Environment featured Tags circular economy, recycling, waste pickers, zero waste Leave a comment

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