Civil Engineering August 2021 | Vol 29 No 7

KNOW YOUR RECLAIMERS Reclaiming waste, Reclaiming dignity, Reclaiming livelihoods, Reclaiming environment. W orking together … "I am a mother of three. I am an entrepreneur, a local organiser and chairperson of the local reclaimers organisation. I have been reclaiming for over two decades. Being a reclaimer has taught me to be independent and self-reliant." Eva, reclaimer from ARO " Let’ tog Paula reclaime Have you ever stopped to speak to a reclaimer? To ask them what they do? To ask them why they do what they do? What is ARO ? ARO is the African Reclaimers Organisation. ARO's mission is to unite informal recyclers and to improve their livelihoods and relationship with fellow residents,businesses and municipalities. Their aim is to foster better understanding about their work and to remove the stigma and social taboos connected with their work. Don't hesitate to contact ARO to see what you can do to help recycling: @africanreclaimers Email: africanreclaimers@gmail.com Tel: 060 321 5800 24 August 2021 Civil Engineering