Cities on Speed: Cairo Garbage

In the chaotic streets of Cairo, a staggering 20 million residents struggle to keep up with the city's rapid growth. The once-clean city is now overwhelmed by mountains of trash, threatening the health and livelihoods of its inhabitants. A restaurateur fights to keep his business afloat as the sidewalk outside his establishment becomes a dumping ground. In the shadows of the city's skyscrapers, residents of informal settlements eke out a living by sorting through the never-ending waste, with devastating health consequences. The city has outsourced waste management to an Italian company, but the problem runs deeper than a simple solution. This documentary, part of the "Cities on Speed" series, sheds light on the daunting challenges faced by megacities in the 21st century and the people who call them home.

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