Waste to Energy: A Recycling Dilemma

This chapter delves into America's failing recycling system, exposing how much of our plastic waste ends up in landfills or oceans. It then explores the Covanta incinerator's role in waste management and energy generation, detailing the meticulous processes of waste sorting, combustion, and pollution control. The discussion highlights the balance between recycling and waste-to-energy approaches, emphasizing the need for better waste management practices to mitigate environmental impacts.