Where does the rubbish go?

LO: To think about where rubbish goesSet up two column notesWords ideas that the images provokeWhat I can infer from these imagesImages taken from PlanetPicDisposable Communities? Living and Working in the World's Largest Trash DumpsMonday, September 12th, 2011It may not be treasure per se, it is still a steady income.In an effort to make a days wage, workers in many parts of the world collect and sort the refuse of others. Many of these workers are women and children.The World Bank estimates that 1 percent of the urban population in developing countries earns a living through this work.These workers play a valuable role in many cash-strapped nations, serving as a cheap means of recycling.But working conditions are hazardous, and the dumping of medical waste poses an enormous threat to human health.Here are images of people who make their living in some of the largest dumps in the world.

Words ideas that the images provokeWhat I can infer from these imagesDirt Filth PollutionBirds seagulls?These men look like they are sorting through the rubbish which would be a disgusting job. They dont look to have any special equipment which would make their work unhygienic and potentially dangerous.

Stamina writing7 mins writing timeWhat did these images prompt you to think about?Do you have any questions about what you have seen?Can you imagine what it would be like to live in these conditions?Dump sight in cambodiafootage of dump site

Rubbish dump in PNG

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