Somnath Ghosal

Informal plastic waste recycling firms: Impacts on livelihood and health

A sustainable framework is needed for a healthy and safe working environment in the informal plastic waste recycling sector in India

Md Sayed Hasan

Posted on 15 May, 2023 09:02 AM

A sizeable segment of the workforce in India relies on the informal sector as their main source of income. One such activity is waste management, which is carried out informally or is organised through associations and cooperatives.

Informal plastic waste recycling firms has increased significantly since the 1990s (Image: Andreas, Pixabay)

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