Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash by Elizabeth Royte is an environmental nonfiction book that explores the fate of waste and the ecological consequences of North America's trash disposal practices. Through two main narratives, Royte tracks her own trash journey and investigates waste processing systems, including landfills and incinerators. She highlights the toxic effects of waste, such as mercury contamination, and critiques North America's recycling programs, emphasizing that recycling alone cannot solve the problem. Royte advocates for a shift in consumption habits—buying less and reducing waste as a crucial step to addressing the global waste crisis.
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