Tag archives for waste
Imperfect, We Say? (The Unfortunate Fate of Tons of Produce)
“While the world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year, the United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120...
How different societies manage waste
Waste management has always been a part of many societies since waste is not a problem we can overlook. Throughout history we have seen how improper waste management has...
Five Simple Ways to Reduce Waste on Campus: Your Guide to a Greener Semester!
As the Fall 2024 semester kicks off and students flock back to campus, it’s the perfect moment to pause and think about how we can all pitch in to...
Recent Environmental Assembly Bills in California
In the throes of environmental crises and amidst the urgent call for sustainability, California stands as a beacon of progressive change. Through a flurry of assembly bills, the Golden...
Oops! You Accidently Dropped 102 Tons of Trash on the Ground
The idea of waste is a man-made construct; no other being creates byproducts that cannot be naturally recycled by this Earth. The creation of “waste” and landfills, aligned with...
Furniture Waste in the U.S.: What you can do
Waste doesn’t disappear when it leaves the house. When it gets thrown out, it goes somewhere. Furniture waste is a growing environmental concern on many fronts: Energy Consumption- the...
Period Products: A Case for the Cup
For something that is natural and unavoidable for anyone with a uterus, periods are incredibly unsustainable. According to National Geographic, people who menstruate are predicted to use between 5,000...
The Journey to Recology
Recology operates within Northern California and serves this area by processing landfill, recycling, and compost waste from San Francisco residents and businesses. The iconic three bin system has become...
Simple Tips to Make Your Holidays Zero-Waste
With the holidays right around the corner, it is easy for our excitement to cloud our judgment when it comes to making sustainable choices. Our eagerness for the holiday...
Holding Big Companies Accountable: How Genuine Are They When it Comes to Reducing Their Environmental Impact?
Within the past few decades, environmental consciousness has become more and more of a priority, not only among individuals, but also among large companies. Many brands have become more...