A new Netflix show is shining a light on the devastating consequences that toxic waste mismanagement can have on communities.
Toxic Town is a drama based on one of the biggest environmental scandals in the United Kingdom, in which a community’s exposure to toxic waste led to birth defects such as missing fingers, shortened limbs and other life-changing disabilities.
About the Corby Case
In the 1930s, a steel company was established in the town of Corby in the United Kingdom, turning the small town into a major steelmaking center. By the 1960s, Corby had become one of the most heavily industrialized areas in central England. During the operation of the steel plant, a huge quantity of toxic waste was deposited at the site.