The Waste of the World: Consumption, Economies and the Making of the Global Waste Problem

Despite frequent claims that waste is being reduced, consumer-reliant economies, everyday consumption and the waste industry continue to produce and demand more waste. Combining a lucid style with robust empirical and theoretical research, this book examines the root causes of the global waste problem, rather than simply the symptoms. It challenges existing waste policies, highlighting what needs to change if we are to get serious in tackling this global problem. It concludes with policy implications for shifting waste from an 'end-of-pipe' concern to being at the heart of the debate over decarbonization.

Author: Nicky Gregson
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Published: 06/20/2023
Pages: 254
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.53d
ISBN13: 9781529232448
ISBN10: 1529232449
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Human Geography
- Political Science | Public Policy | Environmental Policy
- Technology & Engineering | Environmental | Waste Management

About the Author
Nicky Gregson is Emerita Professor in Human Geography at Durham University.