Recycling plastic in Dhaka is a significant environmental effort. Locals play a crucial role in collecting, separating, and selling plastic to recycling facilities, contributing to reducing plastic pollution and generating income. NGOs promote plastic recycling awareness and education, encouraging proper disposal. The government has taken steps, like banning single-use plastic bags. Challenges remain, including the need for better waste management infrastructure and a formalized recycling industry, but Dhaka's commitment to addressing plastic waste's environmental impact is evident.
Belgian photojournalist Alain Schroeder has been working in the industry for over four decades. First as a sports photographer in the 80s, then shooting books and editorial pieces in art and human stories. In 2013, he uprooted his life, trading-in his shares in Reporters, to pursue life on the road with a camera. He now travels the world shooting stories focusing on social issues and people. He has won many international awards including Nikon Japan, Nikon Belgium, TPOTY, Istanbul Photo, Days Japan, Trieste, PX3, IPA, MIFA, BIFA, PDN, the Fence, LensCulture, Siena, POYI and World Press.
