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200660 minGdocumentary

Cartoneros

200660 minGdocumentary

The paper recycling process in Buenos Aires transformed into a multimillion dollar industry following Argentina's latest economic collapse.

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Ernesto Livon-Grosman

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The paper recycling process in Buenos Aires transformed into a multimillion dollar industry following Argentina's latest economic collapse.

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Ernesto Livon-Grosmandirector

Ernesto Livon-Grosmanwriter

Cristina Banegas

Cristina Banegascast

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In Buenos Aires, trash pickers collect discarded paper, forming a vital link in the city's recycling process. Middlemen transport the paper to warehouses, where it is sorted before reaching large corporate mills. Following Argentina's economic collapse, this informal labor evolved into a multimillion-dollar industry. The film captures the social and economic impact of this transformation, prompting a reconsideration of waste and value.

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