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Garbology is a Pulitzer Prize-winning book that takes readers on a surprising tour of the world of garbage. Edward Humes reveals what this world of trash looks like, how we got here, and what some families, communities, and countries are doing to find a way back from a world of waste. The book explores the history of garbage in America, the role of China as the world's biggest exporter of waste, and the efforts of families, communities, and individuals to reduce their waste and find a more sustainable way of living.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Travel & Geography/Nature & Wildlife
Authors: Edward Humes
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