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SocietyThe human cost of recycling: Kenyan waste pickers risk their health

Around 2,000 tonnes of waste are dumped daily at the Dandora landfill in Nairobi. Workers rush in to salvage recyclable materials, risking their health, but only 7% of the plastic can be recycled despite their efforts.

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FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 12:34Original

The human cost of recycling: Kenyan waste pickers risk their health
The human cost of recycling: Kenyan waste pickers risk their healthSociety