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Ratings : ★★★★★ (4.6/5)
Genre : Non-Fiction / Economics / Environment / Globalization / Business

Review:
''Junkyard Planet by Adam Minter is a fascinating, eye-opening exploration of the $500 billion global recycling industry that most people know nothing about. Minter, a veteran journalist and the son of a scrap dealer, takes readers on a gripping journey around the world to uncover what really happens to the items we toss into recycling bins. From China's massive recycling cities to the hazardous scrapyards of developing nations, Minter reveals a vast, complex, and often hidden global network that transforms our garbage into valuable commodities. The book offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on globalization, showing how America's recyclables translate into massive profits for rising nations like China. Minter's storytelling is engaging, his research is meticulous, and his analysis is both accessible and profound. Wall Street Journal praised it as 'eye-opening... Minter is an excellent guide to this sprawling and bewildering trade,' while Forbes called it 'easily one of my favorite books [of the year].' This book will forever change the way you think about recycling and the global economy. Essential reading for anyone interested in environmental issues, economics, or the hidden systems that shape our world.''