Waste & Recycling
Waste & Recycling
inspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·08·23
Got a used-up lighter lying around? Don't just toss it in the trash! It's easy to overlook the potential harm that lighters and lighter fluids can cause us and the environment. Here's your guide on how to dispose of lighters, keeping you and the environment safe.
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·01·23
We face global plastic pollution, with microplastics at the forefront of our pollution problems. Have you ever wondered what manufacturers use to produce larger plastic items? They use microplastics known as nurdles. We explore the source of these tiny plastic pallets, impacts, and potential solutions for a cleaner future.
Waste & Recycling
dateBY Mike Gomez ·
05·01·23
Explore International Compost Awareness Week, its origins, and the challenges it addresses. Learn notable facts about composting and explore global initiatives promoting this sustainable practice. Find out how you can actively participate and support composting for a healthy planet.
Food WasteinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
04·23·23
Do you know that roughly one-third of the food produced worldwide goes to waste? When food goes to waste, energy, resources, and money also go to waste. You can reduce food waste through what is called zero-waste meal planning. Here's 13 tips to enjoy healthy meals with zero-waste meal planning and save money and time.
Food WasteinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
04·05·23
Food rescue is an initiative that saves perfectly good food labeled as waste. Food rescue programs are designed to deploy various food reuse strategies to distribute food waste for consumption or a more productive end than simply ending up in the trash. This articles defines food rescue and highlights some of the organizations that redistribute […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
03·07·23
Reducing waste has become a crucial goal for society. While controlling the production of goods may prove difficult, effective waste management and recycling techniques can play a significant role in achieving this objective. This article explores the concepts of closed-loop and open-loop recycling, focusing on the former's process and benefits.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·21·23
Recycling facilities recycle glass waste, melting it to create new products. However, whereas glass is commonly recycled, some glass items are not recyclable. This article explores everything you need to know about glass recycling, types of glass you can recycle, and those you can't, environmental impacts and ideas for reuse.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·15·23
Zero waste has an interesting history, and it’s not just the recent past. The zero waste concept refers to strategies and principles that prevent waste creation and conserve raw materials through sustainable production and consumption. If you are curious about how the zero waste movement began, we trace its origin in this article.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·13·23
It’s no secret that some people don’t recycle. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the recycling rate in the U.S. is 32%. Globally, we only recycle 9% of our plastic waste. There are various reasons why people don’t recycle. We examine why people do not recycle and how we can build zero-waste, high-recycling […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·13·23
It's the responsibility of countries worldwide to manage their waste appropriately. Here are some countries that are working towards maintaining zero-waste practices by focusing on zero-waste resource management and other policies, and some of the better examples of improving recycling rates.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·07·23
With the increasing awareness of our environmental impact, many people are looking for ways to reduce waste and recycle more materials. One material that often comes up in conversation is cellophane, with many asking whether or not it is possible to recycle cellophane. The answer may surprise you...
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·06·23
Recycling is an integral part of helping to protect the environment and reduce waste. But what would happen if people stopped recycling? The consequences could be dire, as the resources on our planet are already stretched thin due to overconsumption and population growth.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·05·23
The world produces so much waste because of the industrialization of societies and economies at large. The global waste trade moves a lot more of our trash around the world than you might think - which countries buy garbage? And we explore the trade in global waste.
Food WasteinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
12·06·22
Christmas is a time for fun, family, and food. But what happens to all the food that's left over after the holiday? In the UK, households will throw out about half of the food they bought for Christmas and New Year's celebrations. That's a lot of uneaten food! Christmas food waste not only costs money […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
11·24·22
For many of us, paper towels are a staple item. We stash them around our home for wiping dirty surfaces, liquid spills, and much more. But where do these paper products end up after use? Can we recycle paper towels?
Waste & Recycling
guideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
11·23·22
Tupperware has become synonymous with plastic food containers. After its introduction in the 1940s, tupperware parties became a thing, and many households quickly adopted tupperware as a kitchen staple. As a result, many homes have at least a set of tupperware over five years old. This article explores how to repurpose and recycle your old […]
Food WastedateBY Chinny Verana ·
10·16·22
Celebrate World Food Day by understanding its history, importance, and the challenges it addresses. Discover crucial facts and explore various initiatives combating this issue. Learn how you can make a difference by supporting this worthy cause. Together, we can work towards a world with zero hunger.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
10·10·22
While we try to avoid plastic packaging in our sustainability journey, we can easily forget about the trash bags we use to put waste in our trash bins. Most homes use the ubiquitous plastic garbage bag to store all of our leftovers before they are collected and taken away, out of sight, out of mind. […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
10·08·22
Do you know that taking out the trash could be costing your business money? From the disposal of food scraps to pharmaceutical waste, glass, and organic waste, your company's daily operations produce waste. For effective waste management and waste reduction, you need to get data. Here we look at what waste audits are, why and […]
Waste & RecyclingdateBY Mike Gomez ·
09·17·22
Explore World Clean Up Day and understand the remarkable efforts for proper waste disposal worldwide. Do your part in making our planet cleaner and healthier.
Food WasteinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
09·09·22
When you know how to preserve food at home, you can eliminate food waste in your home, reduce your carbon footprint and help conserve agricultural resources. The goal of preserving food is not just to prevent spoilage but also to maintain its nutritional value and tastiness.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·19·22
Billions of coffee lovers enjoy a steaming cup of coffee every single day. Their coffee beans and grounds come in different types of packaging. If your favorite coffee brand comes in a bag, you might find recycling it a little more challenging than other types of packaging. Can you recycle coffee bags at all?
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·13·22
Plastic pollution is a global environmental problem. Whereas most of us are conscious of plastic bags and other single-use plastics, microplastics pose a less obvious form of plastic pollution. However, microplastics are everywhere, in our drinking water, air, and the food we consume. We explore the environmental impacts of microplastics.
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Selva Ozelli ·
07·22·22
Selva Ozelli interviews Angela Haseltine Pozzi about her new project, ReUPit - Art to Save the Earth. Featuring some of her latest work and upcoming large installations Angela shares her experiences of using art to gain awareness of plastic pollution and its link to climate change,
Plastic Pollution
newsBY Sam Colyer ·
06·28·22
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas, and inspiration from worldwide that demonstrate how real action can accomplish a positive social impact. This time we’re looking at how the discovery of a new enzyme might be the answer to the plastic crisis, how we got ourselves in such difficulties in the first place, and why […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·21·22
Many people worldwide enjoy a morning coffee to get the energy to kick start the day. People often throw coffee grounds away. For a greener world, composting is a better solution for disposing of coffee grounds. Composting contributes to creating nutrient-rich soil for gardens.
