Christmas Lights Make Slippers In Global 'Junkyard' Economy

The Chinese town of Shijiao is known for recycling discarded Christmas tree lights for their copper and wire insulation, which are then used to support growing economies and make slipper soles, respectively. In Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter explores the business of recycling what developed nations throw away.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2013/11/13/244984351/christmas-lights-make-slippers-in-global-junkyard-economy?ft=1&f=1006

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