There are almost 8 billion people on the planet with every single one of them producing
some type of waste. The cost of recycling and money made by selling recyclable products …

The collection of recyclables is a widespread activity among urban poor, particularly in
countries with large socio-economic disparities. The health of recyclers is at risk because of …

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma investigação sobre condições de vida, trabalho
e saúde envolvendo 218 catadores de materiais recicláveis atuando no aterro …

Background The inadequate management of solid waste impacts populations' health and
quality of life, and disproportionately affects developing countries. This study aims to …

With rapid population growth, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, the
generation of waste is increasing at an unprecedented rate. For example, annual global …

Background. Noncommunicable chronic diseases are associated with multiple risks factors
and negative outcomes that are long-lasting and difficult to treat. Some populations may be …

The literature on dirty workers analysed material and symbolic aspects of work, highlighting
how dirty workers deal with the stigma associated with their occupations. This approach put …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into the role and practices of
informal waste pickers and the implications for waste management policy in urban contexts …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recently in Latin America, the phenomenon of people surviving by
picking through trash has received attention from artists, NGOs and policy makers. Waste …

There are approximately 15 million people engaged in waste collection or recycling
activities in the world. Some of these dump sites are informal and people work in …