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Main highlights of this comprehensive study :
- 20% of urban waste is collected informally, mainly by women.
- The informal sector is complex and composed of street collectors, waste deposit managers and recyclers.
- Recycling practices are highly polluting for the environment and health.
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– https://www.ird.fr/collecter-et-recycler-les-dechets-ha-noi
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