Frances Cairncross - Burying the Evidence
Frances Cairncross reviews "Waste Wars: Dirty Deals, International Rivalries and the Scandalous Afterlife of Rubbish" by Alexander Clapp.
Alexander Clapp's book reveals the alarming truth about where waste ends up, 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.
- Rich countries, increasingly sensitive to environmental damage, encouraged recycling.
Where do you think they end up?
Some rubbish, like unwanted cabbage leaves, can easily be returned to the earth, but other items have more problematic afterlives.
Author's summary: Waste ends up in poor countries.
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