Who are our informal recyclers? An inquiry to uncover crisis and potential in Victoria, Canada

摘要: What is considered garbage embodies a recoverable economic value, and environmental cost if not recycled. Throughout the world, often marginalised impoverished population earns living through informal recycling. This also true for Victoria, British Columbia, one of most affluent cities in Canada. paper discusses results participatory socio-economic survey involving recyclers BC to determine their livelihood determinants. The findings reveal that “binning” an important survival strategy generate income. A new waste-management model considers social context needed. Inclusive public policies can respond concerns outlined this by facilitating access recyclable materials, devising occupational safety improvements educating about alternative strategies resource recovery. contribute overall sustainability community reducing waste resources people, e...