Alexander Clapp

Alexander Clapp is a journalist and author known for his investigative work on environmental issues, particularly the global waste trade. His book, 'Waste Wars: The Wild Life of Your Trash,' explores the complexities of waste management and the impact of discarded materials on developing countries. Clapp's reporting sheds light on the often-overlooked consequences of waste exportation, revealing how industrialized nations offload their trash onto poorer nations, leading to severe environmental and health crises. His recent writings have garnered attention for their critical examination of the systemic injustices within the global waste economy.