Analysis 1: factory owners’ environmental consciousness

This essay is a synthesis describing major themes I saw in my research. Originally published in Tea Leaf Nation as: Views Continue reading →

Factory 4: tires

A “no pollution” tire factory, funny tour guide, and hard liquor for lunch: the most entertaining factory experience I’ve had in Continue reading →

Factory 3: LEDs, part 2— the discussion

I always assumed that Chinese factory owners didn’t care about environmental pollution, as long as they were making money. Turns Continue reading →

Factory 3: LEDs, part 1— the tour

Do you know how many specialized robots can be used to automate the production of a single LED? Read on… Continue reading →

Factory 2: sporting goods

Have you ever considered the journey of a tennis racket, golf club, or other piece of sporting equipment from little Continue reading →

Factory 1: MSG

How is MSG and chicken flavoring made? What do buckets of chopped chicken liver have to do with all this? Continue reading →