Waste Issues

Waste and recycling has become a political hot potato in recent years, with issues such as rubbish collections and the use of supermarket carrier bags hitting the headlines. Britain’s record on waste disposal remains poor, with the UK sending more than 22.6 million tonnes to landfill in 2004-5. Could we recycle more, and would this really help the environment in the long term? This books looks at some of the issues. The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.