Sweedish Trash

Sweden's known for many things: beautiful landscapes; models; music; healthcare; architecture; IKEA; and fish. It's also known for being one of the cleanest countries in the world. Pollution is scarce in the Nordic country. Only 4% of trash in Sweden ends up in landfills, with the rest either recycled or used for its massive waste-to-energy program. Waste energy is used to generate electricity and heat many homes and businesses, making Sweden one of the most efficient countries in the world. Well, there is such a thing as being too efficient. Sweden needs to import trash from other countries in order to run its waste management and heating facilities. Of course, Sweden knows how to profit by this; countries are paying them to haul away their trash.