Clay tiles are molded and set out to dry in New Karachi Town, Pakistan on July 3, 2019. ⁣

Rubber is often used as fuel for the kilns, producing thick black smoke.

Trash is collected to be burned in New Karachi Town. Much of the trash is consumer plastic waste, along with some industrial rubber, and is used to heat the kilns that dry the clay pots and tiles. The smoke that arises from the burning trash is incredibly thick and toxic. Those working here daily do so without even basic protective face masks. Many of the clay products made in this part of New Karachi Town are exported and sold in Saudi Arabia for a higher price. ⁣

Clay bricks and pots are made from mixing water, clay, and dirt. They are molded and set out to dry. Trash is often used to fuel the fires that burn all day long in the kilns.