The improper handling of waste is the third largest source of methane emissions in the world, says Aline Sousa, but waste pickers like her help reduce this environmental impact. She dives into the monumental effort of the often-overlooked people making sure recyclables, compostables and trash end up in the right places — and calls for better rec...

"Privileges. Some people acknowledge their existence and associate them with injustice, shame and guilt. Some people simply deny them. Others see in their privileges a responsibility to give back. Playing with Lego taught me how to reflect on my own privileges and build bridges with them." Alanna Sousa is a social intrapreneur, storyteller, and...