Empowering waste collectors Social impact As a company committed to ethical and sustainable practices, one of our major concerns lies with the wellbeing of the most vulnerable individuals within our value chain. Within the circular economy, waste collectors are essential for the waste management in many countries; however, they are in a particularly vulnerable situation. They often work in the informal sector, lacking access to social protection, such as health insurance, retirement benefits, and unemployment benefits. As a result, they face economic insecurity and instability. During their everyday work, they also face health risks due to infections, and exposure to toxic substances, which can have long-term health implications. Also, they are highly stigmatised facing discrimination and social exclusion due to the nature of their work. In 2023 we supported 2 waste collectors organisations in Curitiba, Brazil, with the goal of alleviating the difficult conditions they are in, and supporting the work carried out by this crucial sector in the recycling value chain. By addressing the needs of waste collectors, we not only fulfil our corporate responsibility but also contribute to building resilient and inclusive communities.
Reciclajuda! Curitiba, Brazil
Through the Reciclajuda initiative, in 2023 Selenis supported the living and working conditions of 10 waste collectors, by providing tools that allowed them to increase their collection rates, and hence their monthly income. This program is designed to also benefit their families, summing a total of 43 people supported through this project. Additional benefits include collaboration with after-school programs for the children of waste collectors and for the waste collectors themselves. The heart of Reciclajuda's mission is the belief that global inequalities can be reduced by empowering individuals within local communities. Our efforts resulted in a boost in their income, providing individual and tailored support in order to increase their collection rates, children schooling, financial management, as well as covering other needs, according to each individual case.
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