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, says Frances Cairncross. The book reveals alarming truths about where waste ends up, mainly in poor countries from the rich world.
The more difficult an item is to recycle, the higher the likelihood it will end up in sub-Saharan Africa. As rich countries became more environmentally conscious, they promoted recycling, but not all waste can be easily recycled.
Where do you think they end up?
Author summary: Waste Wars exposes the dark side of waste disposal.
- Rich countries' waste often ends up in poor countries.
- Difficult-to-recycle items likely end up in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Not all waste can be easily recycled.