On Garbage is the first book to examine the detritus of Western culture in full range—not only material waste and ruin, but also residual or "broken" knowledg

Global Garbage examines the ways in which garbage, in its diverse forms, is being produced, managed, experienced, imagined, circulated, concealed, and aesthetic

Describes how large amounts of garbage are created today, how to recycle effectively, and why it is important to reduce or eliminate garbage.