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Waste pickers

SA’s landfills spew methane at an ‘alarming’ rate, but the solutions are right under our noses

South Africa

SA’s landfills spew methane at an ‘alarming’ rate, but the solutions are right under our noses

By Kristin Engel

Waste pickers, South Africa's unseen labour force, continue to fight for recognition and payment rights

South Africa

Waste pickers, South Africa's unseen labour force, continue to fight for recognition and payment rights

By Steve Kretzmann

The escalating problem of electronic waste — and how to deal with it

Business Maverick

The escalating problem of electronic waste — and how to deal with it

By Don Pinnock

Waste pickers — ensuring dignity and a sustainable way of life for the unsung, unseen heroes of recycling

South Africa

Waste pickers — ensuring dignity and a sustainable way of life for the unsung, unseen heroes of recycling

By Michelle Banda

Waste pickers’ livelihoods trashed after eThekwini metro closes landfill following violent clashes

South Africa

Waste pickers’ livelihoods trashed after eThekwini metro closes landfill following violent clashes

By Chris Makhaye

Snowfall blankets parts of Johannesburg as freezing winter weather continues to bite Gauteng

South Africa

Snowfall blankets parts of Johannesburg as freezing winter weather continues to bite Gauteng

By Julia Evans

From waste picker to MA graduate — the journey of Gibson Nzimande

South Africa

From waste picker to MA graduate — the journey of Gibson Nzimande

By Mia Lindeque

Waste pickers in Joburg’s World Trade Centre escape eviction, only to lose all in fire

South Africa

Waste pickers in Joburg’s World Trade Centre escape eviction, only to lose all in fire

By Kimberly Mutandiro

Economic recovery starts on our streets – a story about waste

Maverick Citizen

Economic recovery starts on our streets – a story about waste

By Marcela Guerrero Casas

First global waste pickers’ trade union launched

Maverick Citizen

First global waste pickers’ trade union launched

By Julia Evans

Waste pickers need formal recognition, and full and fair remuneration for their services

South Africa

Waste pickers need formal recognition, and full and fair remuneration for their services

By Moroasereme Ntsoane

South Africa

Forging ahead with a just and climate-resilient transition

By Valli Moosa