Waste Tide

"Waste Tide" by Chen Qiufan, narrated by Ewan Chung, is an eco-techno-thriller set on Silicon Isle, a polluted island where migrant workers like Mimi scavenge electronic waste amid societal and environmental upheaval. The story explores conflicts among gangs, eco-terrorists, investors, and individuals seeking identity against a backdrop of growing unrest and environmental decay. As tensions escalate, Mimi faces difficult choices that could reshape her future in a world fraught with inequality and ecological peril.