WHO
ARE THE CANNERS
The canners of NYC are autonomous
workers who earn a living by collecting cans and bottles to be recycled.
Through their selective collection activity they greatly contribute to recycling in the city. 'Canning' is also crucial for their livelihoods. However, they are not officially recognized
as workers, which puts them in a vulnerable and marginalized
situation.
WHAT
IS THIS PROJECT
> SURE WE CAN is the only non-for-profit redemption center in NYC. It provides a safe space for canners to redeem cans and bottles for 5cents each. SWC is collaborating with Pimp My Carroça to promote this Pimpex NY edition.
> PIMP MY CARROÇA is a social, cultural and environmental project to promote visibility, respect and security for waste pickers/canners/recyclers. It started in Brazil where artist Thiago Mundano promoted a collective action to reform and paint the waste pickers' carts and provide equipment to the workers.
> PIMPEX is a micro version of this project that can be adapted and situated in different contexts. We want to bring this action to support canners in New York City!
WHAT WE
PROPOSE
For this Pimpex NY edition we will reform the carts of 3 canners and provide them with safety equipment.
Reform
and paint the carts > Artists will work with
the canners in order to improve their carts, promoting their visibility
and the value of their work.
Provide safety equipment > To support their everyday work canners will receive a
package that includes rain-cloths, gloves, rope, glasses, flashlight, bags,
shirt with reflective band. ![]()
MEET THE THREE CANNERS![]()
AND THE ARTISTS WHO WILL PARTICIPATE![]()
WHY THIS CAMPAIGN
In order for this action to hit the ground we
need a total of $900 to reform 3 carts and to be able to give equipment to 3 canners. This is how we'll use the money:
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THE IMPACT
Our goal is to improve
these canners' working conditions and promote recognition for their activity
through art and participatory action! This is one first step we can take to promote an inclusionary dialogue
about the situation of canners in New York City.
GET INVOLVED!
We need your support to make this happen!
You
can get
involved by:
> contributing to this crowdfunding,
> sharing the campaign,
> joining us for the Pimpex NY event!
The Pimpex NY event is planned to happen on 9th April 2016 at Sure We Can. Check SWC Facebook page and get in touch with us for more
information.
OUR PERKS
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