Vigo, España
This article delves into a compelling case study examining the intricate connection between plastic waste management in Morocco, with a particular focus on Casablanca and Rabat, and the disparate working conditions experienced by workers, both in formal and informal roles, within this sector. All of this unfolds within the broader context of the sector's shift towards the principles of the Circular Economy. To accomplish this, we draw upon insights from a diverse array of experts in the field, as well as input from key stakeholders, including public administration overseeing the transition process, representatives from the private business sector, and the informal waste collectors themselves. Through this multifaceted approach, we gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies and subtleties surrounding the evolution of waste management practices in Morocco.
Additionally, it enables us to pinpoint the primary challenges associated with achieving social justice in the context of transitioning toward a Circular Economy.
Este artigo presenta un estudo de caso sobre o vínculo entre a xestión de residuos de plásticos en Marrocos (principalmente en Casablanca e Rabat) e as diverxentes condicións laborais dos traballadores (formais e informais) que conforman este sector, no contexto de transformación do sector cara á economía circular. Para iso, tomamos en conta a perspectiva de múltiples expertos/as na materia, así como da Administración pública encargada de xestionar o proceso de transición, do sector empresarial privado e mais dos propios recolledores. Este enfoque permitiunos coñecer as complexidades e os matices da transición da xestión de residuos en Marrocos e identificar os principais retos en materia de xustiza social asociados ao cambio cara a unha economía circular.