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As the Geneva plastic talks approach, waste pickers are advocating for recognition and fair compensation in the treaty on plastic pollution.
Their role in the informal sector is crucial for recycling and reducing plastic waste, contributing significantly to a circular economy.
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is actively involved in ensuring their needs are addressed in the negotiations.
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution will hold its resumed fifth session (INC-5.2) in Geneva from August 5 to 14, 2025.
As the countdown to the talks begins, the role of waste collectors is again in the spotlight.
Waste pickers and collectors, particularly those in the informal sector, are actively involved in the negotiations, advocating for recognition, fair compensation, and a just transition as part of the treaty’s implementation.
Waste pickers and collectors are crucial to the plastic industry, particularly in the informal sector, as they are responsible for a significant portion of plastic waste collection and recycling. They play a vital role in reducing plastic pollution by diverting waste from landfills and oceans and contributing to a circular economy.
The International Alliance of Waste Pickers is actively participating in the INC process to ensure that the treaty addresses the specific needs and challenges faced by waste pickers.