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Waste Management Tests New Efficient Trucks

Wes Muir, February 8th, 2012

The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. For better or for worse, garbage can be heavy, wet and bulky. This has presented a challenge for cities, private citizens, businesses and waste collectors alike since the days of horse-drawn waste collection vehicles. This year, ... read more

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Tagged fuel, gas, opinion, recycling, solidwaste

Published in Automotive


Top 10 Poo-cycling Projects of 2011

Alexis Petru, December 28th, 2011

From public composting toilets in San Francisco to street lamps powered by dog poo in Phoenix, 2011 saw an abundance of experiments to find new uses for human and animal waste. Here’s Earth911’s picks for the top 10 poo-cycling projects of the year, and we leave it up to you to decide: gross or green (or both)? 1.  Panda poo fertilizes ... read more

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Tagged composting, dirt, electric, energy, government, ireland, new zealand, organic, reduce, solidwaste, toilet

Published in Household


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Occupy LA Leaves Behind 25 Tons of Trash

Alexis Petru, December 6th, 2011

Mattresses, dining chairs, cell phones and even a small red guitar with its neck snapped – these were just a few of the items that made up the 25 tons of debris left by Occupy Los Angeles protesters who were evicted from their encampment last week, the LA Times reported. None of the discards, which also included the tents and ... read more

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Tagged curbside, solidwaste

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PHOTOS: The World at 7 Billion

Amanda Wills, October 26th, 2011

The world population is expected to hit 7 billion this month, meaning more strain on precious resources. Here's a look at life in the most densely populated regions of the globe. Tokyo, Japan With a population of 32.5 million, Tokyo, Japan is the most populated city in the world. Additionally, more than 2 million people commute into the megacity for work each ... read more

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Tagged energy, organicwaste, reduce, solidwaste

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What’s Happening to Naples Trash

Mary Mazzoni, October 24th, 2011

Naples, once known as a city of pizzas, piazzas and breathtaking views, developed a slightly less desirable reputation over recent years – as an area whose waste management struggles have left streets literally piled with trash. A dense population and little landfill space, coupled with political mismanagement, poor regulations and the involvement of organized crime syndicates, has made disposal a nightmare. Garbage ... read more

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Tagged curbside, recycling, solidwaste

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America’s Waste in Numbers: Then and Now

Mary Mazzoni, October 19th, 2011

Graphics by Amanda Wills Curbside recycling now serves about half of the U.S. population, but that wasn't the case in 1970 when very few cities offered these programs. In order to recycle, most residents had to transport recyclables to drop-off centers, which severely limited participation. The U.S. recycling rate in 1970 was 6.6 percent, compared to a 33.8 percent national recovery ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, curbside, energy, glass, infographic, metal, packaging, paper, paperboard, Plastic, recycling, solidwaste

Published in Household


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Maryland Wants to Buy ‘Poop’ Power

Mary Mazzoni, October 18th, 2011

Maryland is seeking proposals for the purchase of electricity generated from animal waste like poultry litter and livestock manure, the governor’s office announced on Thursday. Eligible energy suppliers must have a capacity of up to 10 megawatts, connect directly to the grid and be able to begin providing power to the state by Dec. 31, 2015. While the idea of poo-derived power ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, organicwaste, reduce, solidwaste

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Congress’s Trash to be Burned for Energy

Alexis Petru, October 11th, 2011

This spring, House Republicans caused controversy when, in an effort to cut costs, they cancelled Congress’ food scraps composting program and brought back polystyrene foam cups and plastic utensils to their cafeteria. Now the Architect of the Capitol (AoC), the agency that recently assumed responsibility for the House’s sustainability initiatives, announced a new destination for the 5,300 tons of non-recyclable trash ... read more

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Tagged energy, government, reduce, solidwaste

Published in Household


Dangerous Jobs: Garbage Collection Ranks 7th

Alexis Petru, August 26th, 2011

The next time you swerve around a stopped garbage truck, in a rush to get to work or pick up the kids from school, consider this statistic: 26 trash and recycling collectors lost their lives on the job last year, with many of the fatalities caused by traffic accidents. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released preliminary results ... read more

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Tagged curbside, recycling, solidwaste

Published in Household


10 Things You Never Knew Were Recyclable

Amanda Wills, June 22nd, 2011

1. Hair Nope, you didn't read that wrong. Human hair is compostable and recyclable. Hair from your hairbrush or fur from your pet are full of useful nitrogen that can be thrown in the compost pile. Donating your hair could help clean up future oil spills. San Francisco nonprofit Matter of Trust collects human and pet hair to create booms that soak ... read more

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Tagged batteries, clothingandtextile, composting, food, nonferrousmetal, organicwaste, recycling, solidwaste, sportinggoods

Published in Household


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