Picking a way through rubbish -- Consumers as workers in economies of waste -- Environmentally regimented rubbish : recycling systems in Sweden -- Market and state heterogeneity : recycling systems in England -- The three stages of recycling consumption work -- Comparing recycling consumption...

The recycling of domestic waste has become increasingly significant over recent years with governments across the world pledging increases in their recycling rates. But success in reaching targets relies on the input and effort of the household and consumer. This article argues that the work...