Wasteland : The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, and Why It Matters-9781398505452

Wasteland : The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, and Why It Matters
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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK ONE OF THE NEW YORKER'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023� INCLUDED IN THE GUARDIAN'S BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2023 `A gripping read that will anger as much as it fascinates' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall`An incredible journey into the world of rubbish, full of fascinating characters and mind-bending facts' Oliver Bullough, author of�Moneyland `Urgent, probing and endlessly interesting' Cal Flyn, author of�Islands of Abandonment'There are stories in all our discarded things: who made them, what they meant to a person before they were thrown away. In the end, it all ends up in the same place - the endless ingenuity of humanity in one filthy, fascinating mass.' � When we throw things `away', what does that actually mean? Where does it go, and who deals with it when it gets there? In Wasteland, award-winning journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis takes us on an eye-opening journey through the global waste industry. From the mountainous landfills of New Delhi to Britain's overflowing sewers, from hollowed-out mining towns in the USA to Ghana's flooded second-hand markets, we meet the people on the frontline of our waste crisis - both those being exploited, and those determined to make a difference. On the way, we discover the corporate greenwashing that started the recycling movement; the dark truth behind our second-hand donations; and come face to face with the 10,000-year legacy of our nuclear waste. �Both shocking and hopeful, Wasteland is the timely and ultimately human story at the heart of an urgent global issue. �

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Book ISBN: 9781398505452
Book Author: Oliver Franklin-Wallis
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Book Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Book Dimensions: 162 x 240 x 33 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-06-22
Book Pagination: 400 pages
Book Weight: 560g
Why Sherlock & Pages?

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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