Does the plastics industry support waste pickers? It’s complicated.

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By Joseph WintersJul 30, 2024, 4:45 am1.3k ptsInterestingTop
Around the world, an estimated 20 million people make a living by collecting discarded plastic, aluminum, and other refuse from dumpsites and landfills and selling it to recyclers. They’re called “waste pickers,” and though their work is essential — they round up nearly 60 percent of all the…

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