Summary:
The book explores the global business of recycling, from the United States to China, revealing how the industry transforms seemingly worthless scraps into valuable commodities. It provides an insider's perspective on the economic and environmental impact of the trade, highlighting the lives of those who work within this vast and complex system.
Key points:
1. "Junkyard Planet" explores the global recycling trade, showing how one country's trash becomes another's treasure and how materials like metals and plastics are internationally exchanged, driven by demand in countries like China.
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