The End of Trash [National Geographic] [VOL. 7, Issue. 8] [March 2020] [rare books]
The End of Trash [National Geographic] [VOL. 7, Issue. 8] [March 2020] [rare books]
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The End of Trash explores how the world can transform the global waste crisis by reimagining trash not as a burden but as a valuable resource. The issue examines innovative solutions emerging across countries—from advanced recycling technologies and circular-economy systems to biodegradable materials and waste-to-energy models. It highlights how plastic pollution, overflowing landfills, and environmental degradation stem from a linear “take-make-throw” model, and argues that the future depends on shifting to closed-loop systems where products are designed to be reused, repaired, or repurposed rather than discarded.
The feature includes examples of cities embracing zero-waste programs, companies redesigning packaging, and scientists developing materials that break down harmlessly. It also shows the human side of waste: the communities affected by pollution, the informal workers who survive by sorting garbage, and the global disparities in waste management infrastructure.
Overall, the issue offers a hopeful, solutions-driven vision of a world where trash is minimized, resources circulate endlessly, and environmental harm is dramatically reduced.
About the Author
This National Geographic issue was produced by National Geographic’s editorial and photography teams, including science writers, environmental journalists, and photo editors specializing in sustainability and ecology. Rather than a single author, it represents the combined work of experts who report on global environmental challenges with scientific accuracy and powerful storytelling. Their collective goal is to make complex issues—such as waste management, recycling technology, and environmental policy—accessible and engaging, inspiring readers to understand and participate in solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable world.
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