Payment for Environmental Services for Waste Pickers: Systematic Literature Mapping

Silva, Pollyana Ferreira da; Besen, Gina Rizpah; Ribeiro, Helena Margarida

doi:10.5539/eer.v11n2p54

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“…Volume 10 -Issue 6, December 2022 are multiplied by the number of working days (Average 24 days). Compared to the income, the Brazilian waste pickers earn higher money; on average US$268 per month [51].…”

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The Works and Lives of the Informal Waste Picker; A Case Study at Anandabazar Open Dumping Site, Chattogram City Corporation, Bangladesh

Begum

Rifat²,

Hossain³

2023

AJAS

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The study examined the sociodemographic characteristics, health and working conditions of waste pickers at the Anandabazar dumping site, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Through questionnaire surveys data was gathered from waste pickers. The study identifies that 61% of respondents were men and 39% were women. The mean age of the participants was 28.29 ± 9.85 and 84% were uneducated. The majority of them work 8-10 hours per day. Daily average income from recyclables was found BDT 443.5 (US$ 5.15). In terms of health conditions, they were suffering mostly from digestive gastrointestinal issues, such as episodic diarrhea (39%), intestinal worms (57%), and hepatitis A (2.5%). The waste pickers’ living status was appalling, working conditions were hazardous. Yet, many were drawn to informal recycling due to the lack of alternatives. Therefore, special attention is required to enhance their health and working conditions as well as to integrate them into the city's formal SWM system.

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The Works and Lives of the Informal Waste Picker; A Case Study at Anandabazar Open Dumping Site, Chattogram City Corporation, Bangladesh

Begum

Rifat²,

Hossain³

2023

AJAS

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“…Waste pickers (WP) make a living by collecting solid waste and products that have reached the end of their useful life from various sources such as land lls, dumps, streets, curbsides, and residences (da Silva et al 2021;Schenck et al 2011; Dias 2016; Gaikwad 2011; InclussiveCities 2009). However, poverty, lack of opportunities in the formal economy, rapid urbanization, consumerism, and poor solid waste management (SWM) all contribute to the practice of waste picking (Chen and Care 2022).…”

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“…The situation is prevalent, specially in LLMICs, due to the large informal economy and inadequate infrastructure and social services (Zaman 2016). As a result, many individuals are forced to rely on informal means of survival, such as waste collection (da Silva et al 2021).…”

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“…The poverty in neighboring countries contributes to migration to South Africa, leading to the current xenophobia situation in the country (Dlamini & Simatele, 2016). Climate change effects such as drought can also lead to migration to cities for survival (TMW, 2021; UNEP, 2011).The income of waste pickers is often unstable and dependent on factors such as material availability, quality, and market prices (daSilva et al 2021;Viljoen et al 2019). Determining the income of waste…”

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“…Waste pickers also face health risks from exposure to hazardous waste, such as hospital waste mixed with municipal waste (UNEP 2013). These challenges highlight the need for better recognition and support for waste pickers, including improved working conditions, access to health care, and education and training programs.The informal economy, including waste pickers, plays a signi cant role in many developing countries, providing employment and income for millions of people (Chen and Care, 2022; daSilva et al 2021). Despite their contributions, street vendors and waste pickers often need more recognition and support from city authorities, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and working in complex and hazardous conditions(Blaauw et al 2020).…”

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Exploring the socioeconomic status, challenges, and roles of waste pickers in Arusha city's solid waste management system: An insight into their contributions in Tanzania's cities

Onesmo¹

2023

Preprint

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Waste pickers play essential socioeconomic and environmental scenes in cities of developing countries. This study explored waste pickers to understand their socioeconomic characteristics, challenges, and roles in Tanzania cities. A mixed-methods research design was utilized, including questionnaires, interviews, and observations, to gather data from waste pickers in the city. The findings revealed that Arusha generates 550 tons of waste per day, with male waste pickers dominating the industry at 60%. Many waste pickers were within the active working age of 18-49 (90%), and two third possessed primary education (66%). Many waste pickers were single (50%) and married (42.5%). A significant portion of them (69%) were native to the region, while less than a third had migrated. On average, waste pickers in Arusha earn up to 153,000 TZS (USD 66) monthly, hence looking for an alternative job. Waste pickers also play a significant role in the city's informal economy. They act as recovery hubs and central suppliers of recycling materials. Their work helps extend the lifespan of landfills, conserve resources, and protect the environment. However, they face challenges such as low earnings, scarcity of materials, and health issues such as injuries, harassment, and low prices for materials. Formalizing and integrating waste pickers into the city's solid waste management system can reduce GHG emissions, providing a sustainable and meaningful model for managing waste and mitigating climate change in Arusha. The study underscores the importance of acknowledging and supporting the role of waste pickers in achieving sustainable waste management and a climate-smart city.

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Global Plastic Pollution and Informal Waste Pickers

Gutberlet¹

2023

Camb. prisms Plast.

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Increasingly plastic pollution is being recognized as a critical environmental and human health threat of unprecedented scale and complexity. While trends in plastic production and consumption are still on the rise, the negative effects of uncollected, mismanaged, dumped or incinerated plastic waste are causing profound impacts on the environment, oceans, climate and food chains compromising the quality of life for humans and other living beings, with expected cumulative negative effects for the near future. Particularly populations in the Global South, where new markets for plastic consumer goods have rapidly emerged over the past 30 years, while waste management, in general, has remained precarious, underfunded or inexistent, directly experience the burdens of plastic pollution. The emerging environmental problems are particularly visible in these regions and so are also possible solutions and alternatives. Approximately 20 million informal workers already recover plastic waste from the garbage in the Global South, usually working under precarious, risky and poorly paid conditions. The literature claims that they represent a workforce that if recognized, integrated and valued and under decent work conditions and fair remuneration could potentially increase significantly the capturing of plastic waste and reduce the amount of fugitive plastics. This review paper applies an anthropogenic global environmental change theory lens to discuss the key challenges in managing plastic waste and global plastic pollution, uncovering major causes, impacts from dispersion and leakage of plastics into soil, water and air, recognizing the relational and geographic perspectives of plastic waste. A concerted effort is required to coordinating policies and technological solutions in order to strengthening, fund and recognize the waste picker sector as a key protagonist in addressing this waste issue.

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Payment for Environmental Services for Waste Pickers: Systematic Literature Mapping

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

The Works and Lives of the Informal Waste Picker; A Case Study at Anandabazar Open Dumping Site, Chattogram City Corporation, Bangladesh

The Works and Lives of the Informal Waste Picker; A Case Study at Anandabazar Open Dumping Site, Chattogram City Corporation, Bangladesh

Exploring the socioeconomic status, challenges, and roles of waste pickers in Arusha city's solid waste management system: An insight into their contributions in Tanzania's cities

Global Plastic Pollution and Informal Waste Pickers

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