Lixo, trabalho e saúde: um estudo de caso com catadores em um aterro metropolitano no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

O artigo encontra-se estruturado em quatro partes principais. Inicialmente, são tecidas considerações metodológicas sobre a investigação realizada, seguida de informações sobre a história do Aterro de Jardim Gramacho e o processo de trabalho dos catadores. A parte central do artigo destaca alguns resultados mais relevantes, e a discussão final aborda …

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Bioplastics 2006 – Showcasing innovation to optimise performance and drive commercialisation of bioplastics

Established as the world`s first and longest running bioplastics conference, Bioplastics 2006, is even bigger and better this year. The conference will cover: brand-owner and retailer needs, advances in technology which will enhance the barrier performance of bioplastics, an update on the state of the international bioplastics market, new and …

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ISWA Annual Congress 2006

The Congress tells the stories on how countries, municipalities and industries in time have adapted and developed according to the new demands and targets placed upon the modern waste management systems. The Congress discusses the future needs for decision – making models in a world of complexity, where means of …

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Waste 2006

Waste 2006 follows the tradition established by Waste 2000, Waste 2002 and Waste 2004 of a biennial International Conference which debates the latest strategic planning & regulatory guidance, the best applied research to help achieve these goals, and the showcasing of practical and cost-effective solutions to regulatory requirements

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