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Weak Integration of Informal Waste Collectors - Coggle Diagram
Weak Integration of Informal Waste Collectors
Causes
Economic Factors
Limited financial resources
Weak infrastructure
Dependence on informal sector
Fluctuating prices of recyclable materials
Policy & Institutional Factors
Lack of supportive government policies
Absence of legal recognition
Weak institutional integration
Technical Factors
Poor recycling infrastructure
Lack of waste separation at source
Insufficient equipment and technology
Social Factors
Negative societal perception
Social marginalization
Market & Industry Factors
Preference for large companies
Reliance on machinery instead of labor
Exclusion of informal workers
Impacts / Consequences
Environmental Impacts
Reduced recycling efficiency
Increased environmental pollution
Only 9% of plastic recycled globally
Higher carbon emissions
Loss of informal sector contribution
Social Impacts
Unsafe working conditions
Lack of health insurance and rights
Persistence of poverty
Low standard of living
Economic Impacts
Increased government costs
Loss of low-cost waste management system
Loss of valuable raw materials