The circular economy is not just an environmental issue. It is also a social and economic challenge. To create a sustainable circular economy, we must include all actors including people who are often excluded from the conventional economy, in this case, the waste pickers. In the circular economy: the green economy, social and economic justice, are indissolubly linked.
For this reason, we highlight the degree of the first generation of leaders of associations of waste pickers and the "DIPLOMA LEADERSHIP FOR THE STRATEGIC AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE PICKERS' ORGANIZATIONS". Designed by SIMBIOTIC, implemented by the UCC – UNIVERSIDAD COOPERATIVA DE COLOMBIA, supported by GIZ – DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT under the program PREVEC.
Professionalizing the work of waste pickers as key players in the circular economy is paramount to achieving an inclusive, equitable, and environmentally sustainable future. In the circular economy, waste pickers have a vital role in their potential success.
Within the diploma, the training was based on humanistic development and strengthening soft skills for the essential management capacities of leaders. Builds a solid foundation for the other technical training processes in the path of professionalization of the guilded under the the framework of Decree 596. Leading associations towards professionalization. Dignifying their work by making it safer and more responsible for their associates. Achieving efficiency and profitability in the collection and processing of recovered materials.
Simbiotic’s commitment to waste pickers
We are convinced of our support for the waste pickers population. Supporting those who have succeeded or are succeeding in emerging from an informal environment and are on the road to overcoming poverty and vulnerability. We work as confidence generators so they can participate within the value material ecosystem improving their living, educational and working conditions.
This skill strengthening promotes inclusion in formal, market-based production, consolidating the circularity materials ecosystem.
In the circular economy, key actors are not only those who produce and consume but also those who participate in the recovery and recycling of materials. Without professionalizing waste pickers, it will be difficult to ensure that all actors participate in the circular economy.
