Learn about the impacts of effective waste management

Terrill Haigler, known as @_yafavtrashman, advocates for Philadelphia sanitation workers and raised $30,000 for PPE.

80 billion pounds of food are wasted in the US annually, with residential waste rising due to pandemic home working.

Dallas faces a huge food waste problem, with residents often unaware of the environmental damage food scraps can cause.

Every year, more than 380 million tons of plastic is produced around the world. Most ends up in landfills or the oceans.

Recycling is complex business. While costs currently exceed trash disposal in the US, it remains vital for the planet.

Brian Goldberg discusses how MIT uses data-driven decision-making and waste audits to meet campus sustainability goals.

New Jersey residents produce 4.4 pounds of trash daily. The state now requires responsible e-waste recycling by law.