In Argentina, trash is a lifeline for army of recyclers

  • last year
Ayelen Torres weaves her trolley expertly through the streets on the outskirts of Argentina's capital, stopping every few steps to sift through trash in search of recyclable cardboard or plastic.

She is part of an army of "cartoneros" -- tens of thousands of poor Argentines who scour the streets for material to sell and put food on the table.
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