Cairo's informal recyclers face tighter margins as demand for sorted waste climbs
Demand for recycled material in Cairo’s Zabaleen district is rising because the war on Iran has cut off imports, but higher costs and new rivals are squeezing traditional waste-pickers.
Why it matters
It shows how international conflicts can reshape local economies and affect vulnerable workers.
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