CLEAN : Morocco trash pickers help fight global warming

The video discusses the role of informal trash collectors in Morocco and a project launched in 2011 that has improved their lives by providing stable jobs and social security. The project is part of a cooperative that focuses on waste recycling, contributing to Morocco's environmental goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The cooperative has received significant investment and aims to transform waste management in the country. Morocco has pledged to reduce emissions by 13% by 2020, requiring support for cooperatives and the closure of unauthorized landfills. Partnerships with local authorities are crucial, and new recycling centers are being built to meet these goals.

In what ways are trash pickers viewed in Moroccan society, and how does this perception affect their work?

What ambitious goal has Morocco pledged regarding greenhouse gas emissions?