A Filthy History: When New Yorkers Lived Knee-Deep in Trash
(via Collector’s Weekly) It’s tempting to think of ancient tombs and monuments as our best window into other cultures. But if you really want to understand a civilization, to know its people’s passions, weaknesses, and daily rituals, look no further than their garbage. Robin Nagle has spent much of her life fascinated by trash, and its oft-unseen impacts on our society, our environment, and our health. Nagle’s book, “Picking Up,” chronicles a decade working with the New York City Department of Sanitation.
