Alexander Clapp

Join Olga Khazan, a Staff writer for The Atlantic and author of "Me But Better," as she dives into the science of personality change, revealing that it's possible to transform who we are at any age. She shares practical strategies for personal growth. Meanwhile, journalist Alexander Clapp, author of "Waste Wars," uncovers the shocking realities of our trash's journey, especially plastic waste, challenging common recycling myths and advocating for significant changes to combat the plastic crisis. Together, they explore self-improvement and the complex recycling landscape.

Alexander Clapp, US-amerikanischer Journalist und Autor, berichtet eindringlich über den globalen Müllhandel. Besonders beeindruckend ist seine Schilderung des Slums Agbogbloshie in Accra, wo alte Elektrogeräte angeliefert und in gefährlicher Arbeit zerlegt werden. Er porträtiert Arbeiter wie Awal, der unter dramatischen Bedingungen Kupfer gewinnt und dabei lebensbedrohlichen Risiken ausgesetzt ist. Clapp kritisiert auch, wie legale Müllexporte in dreckigem Elektroschrott enden und zeigt die blühende Recyclingindustrie als modernes Bergwerk.

Alexander Clapp, an accomplished journalist and author of "The Sludge King", dives into the remarkable story of Daniel Boldore, a Romanian entrepreneur who transformed a mining wasteland into a potential goldmine. The discussion highlights Boldore's rise as a local hero amidst social inequality and environmental decay. Clapp unveils the ethical dilemmas and fraud allegations surrounding Boldore's operations, showcasing the complex intersection of hope, deception, and the desire for progress in a struggling community.