The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History (2018)
In a unique science experiment, Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin chronicle the history of rubbish and explore how what we throw away tells us about the way we live our lives. With unprecedented access to one of the UK's largest landfill sites, the team of experts spend three days carrying out tests all over the site, revealing the secret world of rubbish. They also carry out three other 'archaeological' digs into historic landfills to chart the evolution of our throwaway society. Ultimately, their quest is to discover whether the items we throw away today have any value for tomorrow's world.
Director: Craig Collinson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 23, 2018
Screenplay
Original Language: en
Keywords
environment
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- What is The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History about?
- In a unique science experiment, Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin chronicle the history of rubbish and explore how what we throw away tells us about the way we live our lives. With unprecedented access to one of the UK's largest landfill sites, the team of experts spend three days carrying out tests all over the site, revealing the secret world of rubbish. They also carry out three other 'archaeological' digs into historic landfills to chart the evolution of our throwaway society. Ultimately, their quest is to discover whether the items we throw away today have any value for tomorrow's world.
- Who directed The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History?
- The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History was directed by Craig Collinson.
- How long is The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History?
- The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History?
- The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History is a Documentary film.