Towards a just transition to the circular economy: Analysing waste pickers’ integration in North America
Published online on March 07, 2026
Abstract
Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print.
Waste pickers (WPs) contribute to the advancement of the circular economy (CE) by recovering recyclables and supporting more sustainable waste systems, yet they remain under-recognised and underpaid. Their integration is a necessary condition for a just ...
Waste pickers (WPs) contribute to the advancement of the circular economy (CE) by recovering recyclables and supporting more sustainable waste systems, yet they remain under-recognised and underpaid. Their integration is a necessary condition for a just ...