Waste pickers will be officially integrated into South Africa's recycling economy as part of a pilot project called the African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), based in Johannesburg. The program aims to enhance the collection of recyclable materials from homes and offices, boost reclaimers' livelihoods by reimbursing them for their work and change public attitudes toward waste management and reclaimers.

Circular Waste Management Initiative in Johannesburg Employing Waste Pickers 

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Africa Global Recycling (AGR) is a waste recycling company that transforms waste into new resources. The company sorts and recycles various types of waste, like paper, metal, plastic and WEEE. AGR converts the waste into secondary raw materials and sells these to their clients to make new products. Also, the company offers consulting services to support their customers in the implementation of sustainable development approaches

Africa Global Recycling (AGR) - Integrated recycling service

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ARO is a membership-based association of waste pickers in residential areas and landfill. They sort, collect and sell recyclable materials. The organisation represent and defend the interests of their members, and ensure that they are able to participate as members of society in the recycling economy and in environmental protection. The organisation runs outreach programmes to educate the youth about recycling and its benefits.