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"Plastic recyclable"
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#13226591
22 January 2026
A woman ragpicker searches for recyclable plastic near a dustbin in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 22, 2026.
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#13207457
17 January 2026
A ragpicker searches for recyclable plastic at a roadside temporary dumping site in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 17, 2026. Kashmir is in the grip of an intense cold wave.
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#12881461
19 October 2025
A female rag picker is seen with her collected recyclable plastic items placed near as idol makers sell idols of Goddess Kali placed at the roadside for the Kali Puja festival in Siliguri, India, on October 19, 2025. Kali Puja, as well as Diwali, is also celebrated in various parts of India.
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#12881464
19 October 2025
A female rag picker is seen with her collected recyclable plastic items placed near as idol makers sell idols of Goddess Kali placed at the roadside for the Kali Puja festival in Siliguri, India, on October 19, 2025. Kali Puja, as well as Diwali, is also celebrated in various parts of India.
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#12837416
6 October 2025
An indoor recycling station with separate bins for waste sorting includes labeled bins for glass, plastic, paper, and non-recyclable waste. The system encourages proper waste sorting and environmental responsibility in public or office spaces in Bari, Italy, on September 22, 2025.
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#12768090
18 September 2025
Female workers sort paper waste on a waste recycling conveyor in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, on August 21, 2025.
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#12768091
18 September 2025
Female workers sort paper waste on a waste recycling conveyor in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, on August 21, 2025.
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#12768092
18 September 2025
Female workers sort paper waste on a waste recycling conveyor in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, on August 21, 2025.
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#12768093
18 September 2025
Female workers sort paper waste on a waste recycling conveyor in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, on August 21, 2025.
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#12768094
18 September 2025
Female workers sort paper waste on a waste recycling conveyor in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, on August 21, 2025.
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#12768095
18 September 2025
A high pile of stacked newspapers is in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sofia, Bulgaria, on August 21, 2025.
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#12636320
12 August 2025
A man with plastic bags collects deposit bottles from a public trash in Munich, Germany, on August 11, 2025.
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#12625445
8 August 2025
A woman with a shopping trolley collects deposit bottles from a public trash can next to an elevator entrance near a Primark store in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on July 31, 2025.
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#12599446
30 July 2025
In Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, a worker at Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya's Recycle Business Unit moves large sacks of sorted plastic waste, surrounded by towering stacks of recyclable materials. The cooperative processes up to 26 tons of pressed plastic and over 100 kilograms of shredded plastic daily, turning discarded bottles into raw materials while providing jobs and fighting urban pollution. A weathered teddy bear tied atop a hydraulic press adds a human touch to the gritty backdrop of grassroots recycling.
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#12599437
30 July 2025
In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.
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#12599438
30 July 2025
In Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia, on July 30, 2025, at the Recycle Business Unit (RBU), a grassroots initiative under Koperasi Pemulung Berdaya, workers sort, press, and shred discarded plastic beverage bottles into recyclable flakes. This micro-industry generates millions of rupiah in monthly revenue and provides crucial employment for local residents. More than just an economic engine, RBU plays a pivotal role in reducing plastic waste, turning pollution into potential, and advancing environmental sustainability across urban Indonesia.
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