Frances Cairncross - Burying the Evidence
Frances Cairncross reviews "Waste Wars: Dirty Deals, International Rivalries and the Scandalous Afterlife of Rubbish" by Alexander Clapp.
After reading Waste Wars, one's perception of disposing of a plastic bag or an old mobile phone will change. The book reveals alarming answers to where such items end up.
Alexander Clapp's book is full of disturbing descriptions of the routes that waste has taken, mainly from the rich world to the poor.
The more difficult an item is to recycle, the greater the likelihood it will end up in sub-Saharan Africa. As sensitivity to environmental damage grew, rich countries encouraged recycling, but not all waste can be easily recycled.
- Some rubbish, like unwanted cabbage leaves, can easily return to the earth.
- Difficult-to-recycle items often end up in poor countries.
Author's summary: Review of Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp.
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