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Alexander Clapp
Journalist and author of Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash, who reported from multiple continents on the global trade and fate of waste.
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Mar 5, 2025
• 18min
Where Does Plastic And Other Trash Go After We Throw It Away?
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In this engaging discussion, journalist Alexander Clapp, author of "Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash," shares insights from his global investigation into the waste trade. He reveals how most plastic labeled 'recyclable' ends up in landfills or worse. Clapp discusses the evolution of our disposable culture post-World War II and uncovers the shadowy world of waste brokers profiting from our trash. He emphasizes the need for accountability in plastic production and warns against relying on tech fixes for environmental issues.
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