In this talk, Ana will present the findings of her doctoral research, which examines various approaches to integrating waste pickers into waste management systems worldwide within the context of a just transition to a circular economy. The discussion will highlight results from Canada, the United States, and Brazil, showcasing key differences and similarities.

BIO: Ana Maria Castro is a PhD candidate in Hydraulic Engineering and Sanitation at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. From September 2023 to February 2024, she was a visiting research student at the Community-Based Research Laboratory at the University of Victoria, Canada, where she studied the integration of waste pickers within the North American context. Ana holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering and a master's degree in Science, and she has experience in research and extension projects on waste management.

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