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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.
The Waste Biz: Human Poop As Venture Capital?
A new study from United Nations University explores the economic value of human poop, and the wealth potential of making use of it in the developing world.
The Waste Biz: John Tierney Questions The Importance Of Recycling
John Tierney raised a ruckus with a NYT op-ed arguing that the importance of recycling is overstated by well-meaning but underinformed consumers and politicians.
The Waste Biz: A High-Tech Solution To Dog Poop
Tired of picking up other people’s dog poop? A Tennessee company has created technology that allows communities to pinpoint offenders.
The Waste Biz: Restaurant Food Waste Management Technology Receives Seed Funding
British startup Winnow has created technology for food waste management, and received $900,000 in seed funding. Plus, recycling plastic at Dell.
The Waste Biz: Is Making Compost The Best Use of Excess Grocery Food?
Nebraska Hy-Vee stores are composting excess food – couldn’t some of that be diverted to feed the hungry? Plus, free market bottle recycling in Texas.
Styrofoam Recycling: How To Dispose Of Expanded Polystyrene Responsibly
While Styrofoam recycling isn’t a convenient option in most places, it can be done. Here are some ideas for responsible disposal of expanded polystyrene.
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.
Ready To Add “Dumpster Diver” To Your Resume’?
It turns out that a professional dumpster diver can make a very nice living out of the refuse s/he finds in commercial and residential trash bins.
How To Create A Movement For Curbside Recycling In Your Town
Curbside recycling increases the amount of material diverted from landfills, so use these successful tactics to bring this service to your community.
Eating Crickets: The Sustainable Animal Protein Alternative
Austin’s Hopper Foods believes that eating crickets and other insects can provide a tasty way to reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption.
Texas Pipeline Watch Trains Cameras on Keystone XL Pipeline South
As we noted last week, the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline started transporting diluted bitumen (or tar sands oil from Canada)Β to the Gulf Coast on January 22nd. Activists [ … ]