Waste

U.S. Named One Of The World's Worst Trash Offenders In Alarming Report

The U.S. creates three times the global average of waste despite representing just 4% of the world's population.
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US Produces Far More Waste And Recycles Far Less Of It Than Other Developed Countries

The country represents 4% of the world’s population but produces 12% of municipal solid waste, a stark contrast with China and India.
By Emily Holden, The Guardian U.S.

Mount Everest Cleaning Crew Finds 4 Bodies Amid 12 Tons Of Trash

This year has become the mountain’s deadliest climbing season since 2015.
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How Taiwan, Once Nicknamed ‘Garbage Island,’ Cut Waste By 30%

As the world drowns in trash, Taiwan’s recycling success is a model of change and a beacon of hope.
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A Shocking Amount Of Plastic Is Burned Every Second: Report

Throwing plastic trash into open fires releases chemicals that are highly toxic to humans.
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Kitten Found Encased In Spray Foam Rescued By Oregon Garbage Worker

It is unknown who put the foam on the kitten, but the owners are not considered suspects.
By AP

California May Require Businesses To Switch To Electronic Receipts

An effort to cut back on wasteful paper receipts has cleared its first hurdle.
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The Simple Key To Wasting Less And Saving More

Our consumption culture comes at a heavy cost. But it doesn’t take much to fix our broken stuff.
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Venice Cleans Up Tourist Trash

Venice, Italy is planning on charging tourists a tax to keep the city clean.
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Giant Fatbergs Are Clogging Sewers

Monstrous amounts of fat and trash are blocking sewers around the world.
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