Taiwan Was Drowning in Garbage. Now It’s a Global Recycling Success Story
Taiwan, once known as a ‘garbage island’, has managed to tame its waste crisis with a world-leading 60% recycling rate. From pay as you throw (PAYT) schemes to cutting-edge incineration, there’s a lot Taiwan is doing right. But with incineration rates and garbage volumes at an all-time high in 2024, can Taiwan sustain its recycling momentum? Guest expert Clare Richardson-Barlow from the University of Leeds shares her insights.
