From the Cult of Waste to the Trash Heap of History

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The book explores the evolution of waste management in Hungary, highlighting the contrast between the socialist emphasis on reuse and recycling and the detrimental practices that emerged post-privatization. It examines the cultural and environmental implications of waste within the context of Hungarian state socialism and post-Cold War capitalism. Central to the narrative is the conflict between a chemical company in Budapest and a rural village affected by its toxic dumping, illustrating the broader themes of environmental justice and societal values surrounding waste.