Where Does It All Go? Canada's Landfill and Export Dilemma

Canadians generate enormous quantities of waste—among the highest per capita in the developed world. What happens to it all? Some is recycled, some is burned, but most ends up in landfills—or did until recently, when much of what Canadians thought was being recycled was actually shipped overseas. Understanding where waste actually goes, the problems with current approaches, and potential alternatives helps citizens engage with waste management decisions that affect environment, health, and justice.