Global Garbage Man Day is
observed on June 17th every year in commemoration of sanitation workers who
work hard to keep the environment clean.
Significance
Studies have shown that sanitation work is among the most dangerous and
hazardous work.
The foul odours could make workers sick, a broken glass lead to injuries,
and inhaling dust may cause respiratory problems.
Medical waste also poses a serious risk to sanitation workers. Despite the
dangers, the workers continue their task in order to make the environment safer
and more sanitary for us.
History
Global Garbage Man Day was the brainchild of John D. Arwood, the owner of
a specialist waste management and portable sanitation firm.
He launched his business in 1997 and then used the internet as a way to
expand it.
Several years into his business venture, Arwood realized that there was a
dearth of public recognition for the work that his waste disposal staff were
doing.
In 2011, he personally funded the first Global Garbage Man Day in 2011 to
appreciate the workers in this line.
Global Garbage Man Day was officially renamed Waste and Recycling Workers
Week in 2019.
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