Latin America and the Caribbean
GAIA's network in Latin America and the Caribbean is comprised of more than 50 groups and individuals from 13 countries, including two national networks in Brazil and Argentina. Learn more.
In the Spotlight
Zero Waste Interview
In this interview by Deer Park Institute, Ravi Gulati of New Delhi, India, talks about the importance of viewing waste in the spirit of nature, where there is no waste and where all discards are used rather than hidden from view.
Space for Waste Pickers in Solid Waste Management
A meeting of waste pickers from around the world was held in April of 2012 in India. Participants with common experiences were able to share their successes, strategies, challenges, ideas, and mutual support. This video highlights what was learned.
Chronicle of a Fight for Inclusion
This short video tells the story of waste pickers in Bogota who worked to address their city’s garbage crisis in 2012.
Acceptance Speech by Nohra Padilla, 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner
Nohra Padilla won the 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize for organizing Bogota’s marginalized waste pickers to make recycling a legitimate part of Colombia’s waste management.
A World without Landfills? It’s Closer than You Think
by Jen Soriano, yesmagazine.org
by Jen Soriano, yesmagazine.org
Two recipients of this year’s Goldman Environmental Prize are working to abolish the practice of sending trash to landfills and incinerators. And the idea is catching on.
Waste picker wins Goldman prize
by Mike Ceasar, SF Chronicle
April 15th, 2013
by Mike Ceasar, SF Chronicle
April 15th, 2013
Nohra Padilla began organizing waste pickers into recyclers in Bogota, Colombia, in 1990.
