The book "Recycling, International Trade and the Environment: An Empirical Analysis" by Pieter J. H. van Beukering offers a comprehensive examination of the interactions between international trade, recycling, and environmental aspects. In the context of the growing global trade in recyclable materials, the work analyzes the economic and ecological impacts of this trade, particularly the flows of recyclable materials from developed to developing countries. Through case studies on waste paper imports in India, plastic waste in China, and the trade in used tires in Europe, the underlying causes and consequences of these trade patterns are highlighted. The book concludes with recommendations for policy measures aimed at minimizing negative economic and environmental effects that may arise from the trade in recyclable materials. It is directed at researchers in the fields of international trade, material flows, and waste management, as well as policymakers interested in the WTO and the Basel Convention.