This podcast episode emphasizes the indispensable contributions of waste pickers to global waste management and environmental sustainability, highlighting their significant presence and expertise, particularly among marginalized communities. Aline Sousa urges for the recognition and investment in waste pickers, advocating for their essential role in combating climate change through organic waste management and effective recycling practices, ultimately calling for a paradigm shift that positions them as proactive leaders in creating a healthier and more equitable society.
