Taking a worldwide perspective, this book examines the disposal of waste and its potential for recycling in Britain. It is one of a series which examines the delicate balance of nature on our planet and the ways in which humankind has tampered with it. It offers an optimistic approach towards better care and understanding of our world in the future. Included in the book is a things-to-do section. Jo Gordon is the team leader of Waste Watch, the national agency for promoting recycling in Britain.