A load of rubbish

Waste

A load of rubbish

Emerging economies are rapidly adding to the global pile of garbage

But solving the problem should be easier than dealing with other environmental harms, says Jan Piotrowski

Down in the dumps

The poor world and the rich world face different problems with their waste

Systems in both are improving but all are under strain

Exit the dragon

A Chinese ban on rubbish imports is shaking up the global junk trade

But the ban could help the West improve its recycling systems

Modern-day alchemy

Businesses are trying to reduce, reuse and recycle

Turning the vicious cycle into a virtuous one

Clearing the waves

Serious efforts are being made to clean up the oceans

It should start with better rubbish collection on land

What goes around

Introducing a more circular economy will meet with resistance

Companies must be persuaded sometimes to go against their economic interests

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