Working towards decent "green" jobs in the waste industry
2014
9
12-16
occupational safety and health ; recycling of materials ; waste management ; work organization ; working conditions ; decent work ; green job ; trade union document
Occupational safety and health
English
"The waste industry is facing many changes due to globalisation and higher demand for waste re-use and recycling. The focus in the industry is shifting from disposal – ‘how to get rid of waste'- to reuse – ‘how to make the most of waste resources'. The transition from collecting and landfilling to sorting, selecting and recycling is taking place in many European countries. This ‘greening' process changes work organisation and the characteristics of jobs in the sector. But are ‘greener' jobs always better jobs?"
Digital;Paper
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