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Our Food Waste Doesn’t Just Make A Mess; It Also Disturbs Wildlife Ecosystems
A review of recent science shows the impact of human food waste on a variety of wildlife ecosystems around the world.
Top Waste Management Jobs For the Week Of November 29, 2015
Each week, sustainablog shares a selection of waste management jobs published at sister site Green Job Post.
5 Wastes You Didn’t Know Could Be Recycled
The wastes that have recycling potential go well beyond what you can throw in your blue bin, and aren’t limited to consumer products and packaging.
Charcoal Briquettes Made From Coffee Grounds? Yep, That’s A Thing… [Video]
Inspired by what he saw at a Guatemalan coffee farms, Rich Bruins created Coffee Coals: charcoal briquettes made from used coffee grounds.
On-Site Plastic To Fuel Recycling: A Better Alternative?
If plastic to fuel recycling can happen on-site, eliminating transportation needs, does that make this a greener process than traditional recycling?
The Waste Biz: Is Plastic To Oil A Step Forward For The Circular Economy?
Is a plastic to oil waste recovery program really an example of the circular economy? Dow Chemical thinks so; some activist organizations disagree.
Will Creating More Plastic Waste Save Water? Um, No…
Shade balls have been all the rage as a potential California drought solution… except they won’t work. They will create lots of plastic waste, though.
Unusual Recycling: Rebar Made From Confiscated Guns
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and other local police agencies will recycle over 5 tons of confiscated guns into rebar for road & bridge construction.
Recycling Juice Pouches Into Big Value
Companies like Terracycle and As You Sow are creating solutions for recycling juice pouches, which have become a major waste stream.
Could California Drought Make “Sewage To Drinking Water” More Palatable?
The current California drought may be changing attitudes towards water reuse… even the recycling of sewage wastewater into drinking water.
Time To Get Plastic Microbeads Out Of Personal Care Products?
Plastic microbeads are polluting waterways, and legislatures around the US, as well as some companies making these additives, are responding.
5 Places To Donate Prom Dresses For Reuse
Wearing a dress for one night isn’t a particularly efficient use of resources. You can donate prom dresses to one of these organizations for reuse by a student who may not be able to afford a new dress.