Factsheet

Gender and waste management: Did you know…?

Gender and waste management: Did you know…?

The waste sector is assumed to be gender neutral, but gender inequalities and norms are embedded in almost every aspect of waste management, leading to a gendered division of labour. Acknowledging the links between gender inequality and waste management will be key to creating a more sustainable and equitable waste sector.

This material provides a quick overview of the nexus between gender and waste management in general as an introduction material to explore the gender aspects of waste management.

Topics

  • Chemicals & waste