{"title":"Adam Minter","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring works by Adam Minter, a renowned journalist and author with a keen eye for the hidden lives of the stuff we leave behind. Minter's insightful explorations delve into the realms of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of waste and recycling with meticulous research and engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eSecondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale\u003c\/em\u003e. In this book, Minter takes readers on a journey across the globe to explore the surprising afterlife of used goods. Through his vivid storytelling, Minter exposes the complexities of secondhand markets and their impact on economies and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMinter's works are perfect for those who have an interest in sustainability, waste management, and the economy of recycling. His books offer educational insights wrapped in captivating stories, making them a compelling read for enthusiasts of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about the unseen journey of our discarded possessions and how they reshape entire economies with Adam Minter's engaging collection. Whether you're an environmentalist or simply curious about the stories behind secondhand goods, Minter's narratives promise to enlighten and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"secondhand-by-adam-minter-9781635570113","title":"Secondhand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eJunkyard Planet\u003c\/i\u003e, a global exploration of the hidden market for used stuff and a travelogue that follows unwanted, obsolescent objects’ journey into a reusable future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you drop a box of unwanted items off at the local thrift store, where does it go? Probably across the country—or even halfway across the world—to people and places eager to re-use what you don't want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSecondhand\u003c\/i\u003e, Adam Minter delves into the vast, multibillion-dollar industry that resells used stuff around the world. He follows the trail of unwanted objects from the closets, garages, and storage units of middle America to epic used goods markets in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Ghana, India, Malaysia, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecondhand\u003c\/i\u003e takes us through the often painful and heartbreaking process of cleaning out a lifetime’s worth of possessions and shows that used stuff still has a place in a world that values new and shiny—it entertains us, makes fortunes, fulfills needs, and transforms the way we live and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854823641324,"sku":"9781635570113","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781635570113.jpg?v=1759256422"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adam-minter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}