Landfill bound! We woke the next morning and enjoyed the hotel breakfast which included my favorite, coffee. Soon we were on our way to the landfill. Once we reached here we were briefed on how the Brazilian waste management system worked. Basically, trash is taken to the landfill and from there, workers separate out recyclables. These recyclables, plastics, metals, etc., are then taken to different facilities. I wish I had taken pictures! We were able to have lunch with a couple of the workers and it was a great pleasure to learn from their valuable experiences.
Another event of the day, that I wish I had taken pictures, was the bank. Probably one of the biggest insights to the culture of low income families in Fortaleza. This bank had established its own currency for the area and could only be spent in the area. In doing this, it helped support local businesses and push the economy up. From what the manager told us, it was really helping the local community.
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