"World Wide Waste" is a Business Insider video series that dives into the global problem of overconsumption and waste, especially in fashion, tech, and food industries.
Each episode uncovers the hidden costs—both environmental and human—of the products we toss without a second thought. With behind-the-scenes footage, expert interviews, and gritty on-the-ground reporting, the show peels back the glossy layers of modern consumerism to reveal a sobering truth: our trash tells a story, and it’s not a pretty one.
How Used Chopsticks Are Turned Into Tables, Tiles, And Other Furniture
How Banana Waste Is Turned Into Rugs, Fabric, And Hair Extensions
How Sacred Flowers Are Turned Into Incense Sticks
How Bricks Made From Invasive Seaweed Clean Mexico's Beaches
