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Plastic Treasure

Recycling plastic in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a significant environmental effort. The city faces challenges related to plastic waste due to its rapid urbanization and population growth. Various initiatives and informal recycling networks have emerged to address the issue.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2023

Gold

Photojournalism

Professional

Silver

People

Professional

Plastic Treasure

Recycling plastic in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a significant environmental effort. The city faces challenges related to plastic waste due to its rapid urbanization and population growth. Various initiatives and informal recycling networks have emerged to address the issue.

About Artist

Alain Schroeder

Belgian photojournalist Alain Schroeder has been working in the industry for over four decades. First as a sports photographer in the 80s, then shooting books and editorial pieces in art and human stories. In 2013, he uprooted his life, trading-in his shares in Reporters, to pursue life on the road with a camera. He now travels the world shooting stories focusing on social issues and people. He has won many international awards including Nikon Japan, Nikon Belgium, TPOTY, Istanbul Photo, Days Japan, Trieste Photo, PX3, IPA, MIFA, BIFA, PDN, the Fence, Lens Culture, Siena, POYI and World Press Photo.

Alain Schroeder

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Sports, Travel, Wildlife

Location

Belgium

Interview

Alain Schroeder - Color Photography Contest 2023 | 1st Place | Professional

Interview

Alain Schroeder - Color Photography Contest 2023 | 1st Place | Professional
Honorable Mention
Tebani Slade

Tebani Slade

Photojournalism

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BP

Barbara Pustelnik

Photojournalism

Nominee
Lori Sitterding

Lori Sitterding

Photojournalism

Gold
João Coelho

João Coelho

Photojournalism

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