This book is the notes of a military correspondent in the garbage war, a caring witness to the onslaught of garbage on careless humanity. Its author, journalist Anna Titova, explores Russian and world waste management practices. Is it better to bury it safely, burn it properly, or recycle it? What measures are being taken by governments of different countries to contain a common enemy? What are the successes of the resistance movement and guerrilla warfare on the ground? Is global capitalism, in principle, capable of making money from the destruction of a common enemy?

This book does not contain annoying recommendations on how to make your life and the world around you cleaner and more environmentally friendly. There are no ready-made recipes for overcoming the garbage crisis in Russia and other countries. But thanks to the book, you can finally understand whether it makes sense for you and each of us personally to get involved in this war.