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The human cost of recycling: Kenyan waste pickers put their health at risk
Two thousand tonnes of waste are dumped every day at the Dandora landfill site in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. An army of workers then rush in to recover recyclable materials, putting their own health at risk in the process.
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Two thousand tonnes of waste are dumped daily at Nairobi’s Dandora landfill. Workers rush in to recover recyclable materials, exposing themselves to health risks. Despite their efforts, only 7 percent of the plastic can be recycled. The report highlights the limited recycling rate and the hazardous conditions faced by the waste pickers.
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