by Robin Minchom, 13 April 2012.
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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