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The Johnny Bode Prize to the "Queen of Trash"

Bella Nilsson, also called "Queen of trash", receives the 2025 Johnny Bode Award, which is annually awarded to a public figure who has made a mess and caused trouble for themselves and their surroundings. .

The Johnny Bode Prize to the "Queen of Trash"

"Queen of Trash" in Court: "Didn't Dare Talk"

Think Pink's CEO Bella Nilsson, also known as "Queen of trash", chooses to break the silence after four years. I dared not speak, she says when what has been called Sweden's largest environmental scandal continues in the district court.

"Queen of Trash" in Court: "Didn't Dare Talk"

"The Waste Queen" in court for Think Pink scandal

Think Pink was paid to sort waste, but instead the company dumped hundreds of thousands of tons of waste at 21 locations in Sweden, claims the prosecutor. Now the trial of Sweden's largest environmental crime has begun.

"The Waste Queen" in court for Think Pink scandal

The Think Pink Scandal in Five Points

The trial in what is described as Sweden's largest environmental scandal has begun – and will continue until May next year. Here is the Think Pink scandal in five points.

The Think Pink Scandal in Five Points

"Trash Queen" at the Center of Historic Environmental Scandal

"The Trash Queen" Bella Nilsson went from celebrated entrepreneur to main person in Sweden's largest environmental scandal. The CEO of the discredited waste company Think Pink is now looking forward to defending herself as the nearly 100-day-long trial begins.

"Trash Queen" at the Center of Historic Environmental Scandal