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Upcycling Junk Mail Into Paper Plates And Tableware: The Junk Mail Press
Andrew Simpson’s Junk Press concept gives consumers the means to turn junk mail into sturdy paper plates and bowls.
The Waste Biz: Coal Ash Landfill In Missouri Will Move Ahead
After four years of hearings and court battles, Ameren Missouri will move ahead with a planned coal ash landfill in Franklin County, Missouri.
Electronic Waste Recycling Meets Job Training: Substation33
Australian social enterprise Substation33 addresses electronic waste recycling by training disadvantaged people in proper disassembly and processing.
From Drains To Drafts: Craft Brewers Will Compete To Recycle Residentsβ Wastewater Into Beer
Portland, Oregon brewers competing in the Pure Water Brew challenge will turn treated residential wastewater into delicious, drinkable beer.
How A Zero-Waste Restaurant Got Run Out Of Town
Melbourne, Australia’s Brothi was a zero-waste restaurant doing brisk business… until city hall decided it didn’t like the business’ composting set-up.
This Student-Designed Pallet House Can Survive Hurricanes
Students at Australia’s CQUniversity designed a pallet house that’s not only easy to build, but can literally withstand hurricane force winds.
Five Social Media Campaigns That Raise Awareness About Food Waste
These five social media campaigns, complete with hashtags, focus on building awareness of food waste, hunger, & ideas for reusing edible leftovers.
The Dumpster Dive Cafe’: How One “Chain” Feeds People with Waste Food
Skipchen in Bristol, UK, is a pop-up cafe where the volunteers that run the operation dumpster dive for the daily fare & charge whatever people can pay.
New Trip Planning App Helps You Save Energy, Emissions
The TripGo trip planning app not only gives you routes and maps, but lets you know which transportation options are most efficient for that trip.
Disposable Diaper Solution: Feed ’em to Mushrooms?
A team of Mexican scientist has created a novel solution to disposable diaper waste: feed them to mushrooms, which break them down in months, not centuries.
The Variety of Modified Shipping Containers
Modified shipping containers have a whole range of uses beyond transporting goods, and can save a company with remote workers lots of money.
Shipping Perishable Goods in Shipping Containers
Port Container Services shares a run-down of the kinds of shipping containers that are useful for moving perishable goods across town or across the world.