
The dirty truth about the global waste trade
On Point | Podcast
Burner Boys and E-Waste Crisis
This chapter examines the lives of young migrants known as the Burner Boys in Accra, Ghana, as they navigate the hazardous world of electronic waste disposal. It reveals the harsh realities and ethical implications of working at Agbog Bloshi, a notorious dumping ground, while highlighting the struggles between economic necessity and environmental degradation.
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