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VIDEO: The Cartoneros of Buenos Aires

Robin Minchom spends a day with Rosa and Chavez, two of thousands of urban recyclyers – known locally as cartoneros – operating in Buenos Aires. Working from 3-11pm, six days a week, the couple search for recyclable material on the streets of the capital, forming an integral part of waste management in the city.

Camera and Editing: Alejandra Leon

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