All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff

Synopsis

When it comes to garbage, most of us consider it "out of sight, out of mind." But the problem of where to put our garbage isn't a simple one. It's perfectly exemplified by the "garbage barge" of 1987, which couldn't find anywhere to unload thousands of tons of garbage. This is a great lesson in how regulations can impact the best laid plans, and why sustainability is top of mind for today's engineers.