Overview

• Netflix’s 'Toxic Town' is based on the Corby toxic waste scandal, one of the UK’s largest environmental crises, which led to a spike in birth defects in the 1980s and 1990s.
• The series highlights the legal battle of mothers who linked their children’s congenital conditions to toxic dust from mishandled steelworks waste.
• Corby Borough Council faced scrutiny for its improper disposal of hazardous materials during redevelopment, which spread contaminants throughout the town.
• The High Court ruled in favor of the mothers in 2009, marking a landmark environmental case and leading to an out-of-court settlement in 2010.
• The show explores themes of motherhood, systemic negligence, and resilience, with a focus on the emotional and legal struggles of the affected families.