Waste Management

The waste business smells of money

Managing waste properly is expensive, which is why rich countries mostly do it better than poor ones

Recycling is good for the environment, but it costs. Is it worth it?

The ultimate in waste disposal is to tackle the problem at source

Managing waste properly is expensive, which is why rich countries mostly do it better than poor ones

Recycling is good for the environment, but it costs. Is it worth it?

The ultimate in waste disposal is to tackle the problem at source

Environmental worries have transformed the waste industry, says Edward McBride. But governments’ policies remain largely incoherent.

The waste business smells of money

The charms of modern landfills