Anna Zett's ARTMargins Online Article Examines Waste Metaphors in the German Democratic Republic

ARTMargins Online published a special issue article by Anna Zett analyzing environmental, political, and emotional wastelands in the German Democratic Republic. The text explores how waste terminology functions metaphorically in social and political contexts. Zett notes that everyday language describes waste as dirty, useless, or worthless material deserving disposal. English offers numerous synonyms for trash and separation from it. The article questions underlying problems of permanently eliminating unwanted materials. While some specific materials can be composted or recycled, the piece suggests broader metaphorical implications. The work appears on ARTMargins Online's platform under tags for Anna Zett. It forms part of the publication's articles and special issues section.