Learn about the impacts of effective waste management

Glass can be recycled endlessly with no loss in quality, yet the US recycling rate is currently only around 37%.

The US discards over 40 million tons of food annually. States are now implementing legislation to tackle this major issue.

PLA is a bio-based plastic made from renewable sources. However, it may be just as harmful as standard plastic products.

Freeganism involves rescuing discarded food to highlight wasteful systems and address the growing issue of food poverty.

Plastic bans are becoming stricter. Businesses can use reusable, biodegradable, or substitute material alternatives.

Paper and cardboard are recycled at a rate of 68.2%, but fibers can only be processed four to six times before failing.

Waste-to-energy generates heat and electricity using waste as a fuel source, reducing landfilling and recovering metals.