Could single stream trash disposal work without filling up landfills? A new business model – the “waste mall” – could remove the need to separate our trash.
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Reduce Disposable Diaper Waste With These Greener Alternatives [Infographic]
Are disposable diapers really an environmental nightmare? Don’t other diaper alternatives have downsides? Take a look at this overview of green diapering.
The Waste Biz: Ugly Fruit Comes To Shark Tank
A startup focused on rescuing ugly produce finds an investor on Shark Tank. Plus, automated trash collection still needs some tweaking…
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.
The Waste Biz: CES 2016 To Feature E-Waste Recycling Event
The holidays are over, and that means it’s time to get out of holiday mode. So after a month without Waste Biz posts, we’re getting back on track here. Looking [ … ]
How To Get Your Office To Commit To A More Sustainable Workplace
Want to save energy, materials, water, and money? Create a more sustainable workplace by implementing some of these ideas.
Melitta Rolls Out Recyclable Single-Serve Coffee Pods – Is That Enough?
Melitta USA has rolled out recyclable single-serve coffee pods, but if they don’t work with recycling infrastructure, they’ll still end up in the trash.
Copenhagen Tests The Trash Can With A “Dignity” Shelf For Recyclables
Copenhagen, Denmark wants to get its bottle deposit return rates up, so it’s trying to help out the homeless with a trash can designed for their dignity.
Let’s Do It! Issues Global Challenge: Let’s Clean Up The Whole World In One Day [Updated]
Let’s Do It! began as an effort to clean up illegally dumped trash in Estonia, and grew into a global effort to address litter & other local challenges.
New Paris Eco-District Uses Pneumatic Waste Collection System
Clichy-Batignolles, a new eco-district in Paris, has implemented a pneumatic waste collection system, an old-school technology that’s remarkably efficient.
Chewing Gum On The Sidewalk: Just A Nuisance, Right? [Infographic]
Tossing used chewing gum on the ground doesn’t cause any harm unless it sticks to someone’s shoe, right? No – take a look at gum’s environmental impact.
Smarter Commercial Trash Cans For Greener, Cleaner Public Spaces
Smart commercial trash cans eliminate waste of energy, material, and labor needed to check & empty partially-full receptacles.
Sweden Recycling 99% of its Garbage – Really? [Video]
Sweden recycling 99% of its waste sounds too good to be true, and, to some degree, it is. Does “waste to energy” count as recycling?