An engaging story about the importance of protecting our environment and sustaining the Earth’s resources for ourselves and future generations.

The Tragedy of the Commons can occur when people think only of themselves and do not dispose of their waste properly. As a result, it can lead to pollution and environmental damage.

In How Did All the Rubbish Get Here?, villagers live happily in a beautiful town for years until someone stops disposing waste properly. Over time, the rubbish accumulates, the place starts to smell and the villagers fall sick. What will the villagers come together to do? Will they be able to solve the problem?

This captivating children’s story highlights the consequences of careless waste disposal and encourages young readers to consider the impact of their actions on the environment.

"We should teach children the fundamental concepts of environmental sustainability, as presented in the Tragedy of the Commons, thereby empowering them to think from a young age, the effects of what we do, to the environment."

–Prof Kiu-wai Chu, Assistant Professor, Environmental Humanities, Nanyang Technological University