Waste

Where Laptops go to Die—the Growing Problem of E-waste… In May of 2009, Dell Computers announced a new policy that it would not export E-waste (electronic

What is the Future of Recycling? Over the past 40 years, recycling programs across the United States have made significant progress. Currently, there are over

As recycling programs across the country continue to expand and provide more options, the question as to what can and cannot be recycled may become

A social movement called dumpstering1 is one of the most repulsive and fascinating environmental movements, and has regained popularity over the last few years.2 Also known as

Living in San Francisco, this conjures up many images, so how does composting fit in? The city of San Francisco has a long history of

Batteries are commonplace in most households. Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries every year to power radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and

My husband and I score high on compatibility quizzes. Our ideal vacation is a beach, a book, and peering up from the page only long

It is no secret that human beings have advanced to become a throw-away society. As wealth increases, the need to skimp and save materials decreases.

Most of us connect water pollution with oil spills and littering, and maybe even some of us remember the acid rain lessons from grade school.

Have you ever eaten at your local restaurant or coffee shop and seen those green bins labeled “compost only”? Well if you are like me

Once you’ve poured that last drop of juice or spooned out a final taste of yogurt, you (hopefully) throw that plastic container into a big

There are many types of pollution in our environment:  noise pollution, and more. But one of these – space pollution – is in a category all by

The environmental and sustainability movement has spurred many companies to invest in a vast number of new and different ways to transform our waste into

The Real Recyclers… It’s a basic biological truth that we sometimes forget: we all create waste. The rich tend to produce more than the poor, but

Waste to Energy Incinerators? Every year, our world produces thousands of tons of garbage. The United States alone generates over 230 million tons of trash, equally

Many things in life can be easily measured. However, more often than not, we cannot measure the things that are most important or dire. Our

Recycling is a common term these days. We separate our cans, bottles, and paper products in our trash bins and haul them to the curb

You often see three curbside bins to sort waste into: the black landfill bin, the blue recycling bin, and the green compost bin. Which bin

The first trash incinerator in the United States was built in New York City in 1885. However, it was not until 1970, when the Clean Air

Composting is the new carbon dioxide . Thus, composting is beneficial to the environment as it lowers the global warming potential associated with landfills. Even More Composting

Have you ever eaten at your local restaurant or coffee shop and seen those green bins labeled “compost only”? Well if you are like me

There are many types of pollution in our environment: noise pollution, and more. But one of these – space pollution – is in a category

We’ve all heard the murmurs of seemingly endless carpets of refuse adorning our oceans, yet truly comprehending their scope is rather like trying to fathom

Each day presents us with a myriad array of choices, all of which leave an indelible print on the fabric of our environment. You know

Landfills are more than a blot on the landscape; they’re an ever-growing environmental and communal headache that many of us grapple with each day. We

Confronting the seemingly insurmountable pile of waste we accumulate each day can be quite disheartening. Rest assured, none of us is facing this challenge in

We’re all too familiar with the disappointment that bubbles up when we have to bin food gone off before its time. Trust us, it’s a

Every day, the waters we hold dear face an insidious threat: chemical waste. This concern strikes a chord with all of us who treasure our

Industrial waste often presents a rather tricky conundrum, with firms caught in the tussle between forging ahead economically and treading lightly on our precious environment.

The temptation of racks laden with the latest stylish attire, all at enticingly low prices, might be overwhelming. Yet this allure comes tethered to an

Do you ever catch yourself gazing at the ever-growing stack of vegetable peelings and apple cores, a twinge of guilt washing over for contributing to

We’ve all stood there, haven’t we? Hovering over the recycling bin with a furrowed brow, clutching some questionable item and wondering where on earth it

Confronting the mountain of waste that accumulates day by day can indeed be a formidable task. Just like you, we’ve locked eyes with bins brimming

We’re all too familiar with the heart-wrenching sights of marine animals ensnared in swathes of plastic, a clear sign that our oceans are suffering. These

We’ve all become increasingly aware of the burgeoning heaps of redundant phones, laptops, and assorted gadgets that seem to multiply in our homes. Much like

Confronting the towering heaps of waste we amass every day can indeed be quite daunting. We’re alongside you, sifting through the detritus that accumulates in

As we endeavour to confront the challenge of plastic pollution head-on, bioplastics have been championed as a beacon of hope. We’ve all experienced that gnawing

In every workplace, we witness an all-too-familiar scene: piles of waste casting a shadow over our daily grind. The office bins, overflowing with paper, plastic

We’ve all come face to face with those heart-wrenching images of wildlife ensnared in the remnants of human carelessness, vivid portraits that serve as a

As new parents, we’re well acquainted with the ceaseless tide of nappies each little one seems to churn through. Trust us, we comprehend the conundrum

We’ve all witnessed the unfortunate aftermath of poor waste management – our once clean streets now a canvas of discarded rubbish, a sight that does

We’ve all experienced that twinge of remorse, binning packaging which seems on course to eclipse nature itself. Just like yourselves, we’re no strangers to the

Gazing upon the formidable heaps of rubble and forgotten remnants, one can’t help but be struck by the enormity of the challenge construction waste presents

We all know that twinge of conscience when we bin leftovers, keenly aware of the broader implications. Just like you, the sheer scale of global

We’re all too familiar with the burgeoning piles of rubbish that seem to be ever-increasing – it’s a pressing issue that can’t possibly be ignored.

Clothing is an integral part of our everyday lives, often reflecting who we are and how we wish to be seen in the world. However,

There’s something rather special about that first sip of coffee in the morning, isn’t there? But whilst we cherish this daily ritual, there’s an inconvenient

It’s a scene we’re all too familiar with: plates heaped with uneaten food, making their sorry journey back to the kitchen only to be discarded.

As we stroll through our local parks and wander along the beaches, it’s impossible to miss the signs of our takeaway culture – discarded bottles

We’ve all experienced that twinge of regret as we bid farewell to an empty makeup container, acutely aware that it contributes to a growing environmental

Each day, the corridors and classrooms of our schools see a veritable mountain of waste accumulate – a sight that’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Are you tired of seeing your garbage end up in landfills, polluting the environment and wasting valuable resources? We understand the frustration, as we’ve all

Are you feeling utterly swamped by the relentless tide of clutter and complexity that defines our modern lives? It’s a familiar tale, one that many

The heart-wrenching sights of marine creatures caught in a web of plastic serve as a poignant reminder of the plight facing our oceans. Like so

As we navigate the aftermath of the pandemic, many of us find ourselves confronting a rather unexpected environmental quandary – the mountainous rise in medical

Have you ever found yourself staring at the growing mountain of recycling in your home – be it bins brimming with paper, bags bursting with

We’ve all encountered the rather pesky problem of what to do with our old electronic devices – those that have given up the ghost or

We all know that sinking feeling, the one where the sheer volume of packaging waste becomes not just a statistic but a tangible source of

The mounting issue of waste accumulation in our neighbourhoods and its consequential toll on the environment is something we all keenly feel. It’s a concern

Each day brings a fresh challenge as we’re greeted by the disheartening sight of plastic waste – an unwelcome visitor on our once-pristine beaches, our