Ed Cook
@edrcook.bsky.social
#Plasticpollution scientist interested in how, where, how much, and why #plastic enters the #environment. Actively researching #openburning of waste, #waste exports and the contribution of #wastepickers to plastic pollution mitigation.
#wastepickers make a huge contribution to the global #circulareconomy, collecting >100 million t waste / year, mainly in the #GlobalSouth where #wastemanagement systems are lacking. Our new publication calls for increased visibility & protection for these entrepreneurs.
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www.grida.no/publications...
Increasing the visibility of the informal waste sector as part of a pathway towards a Just Transition | GRID-Arendal
The informal recycling sector plays a pivotal role in delivering waste management services worldwide, particularly in countries where formal waste management systems are poorly organized or non-existe...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:13 AM
#wastepickers make a huge contribution to the global #circulareconomy, collecting >100 million t waste / year, mainly in the #GlobalSouth where #wastemanagement systems are lacking. Our new publication calls for increased visibility & protection for these entrepreneurs.
www.grida.no/publications...
www.grida.no/publications...