Singapore’s recycling economy

When you drive past a scrapyard in Singapore's industrial districts, you're witnessing more than just piles of discarded metal—you're seeing the physical manifestation of economic inequality and environmental necessity colliding in ways that reveal profound truths about how our society functions. These facilities, often hidden from view behind corrugated fencing and concrete barriers, represent both the endpoint of consumer dreams and the beginning of survival strategies for those who work within Singapore's recycling economy. The Geography of Necessity Singapore's metal recycling facilities are strategically located in the city-state's industrial heartlands, places where land costs remain relatively affordable and heavy machinery…