Learn about the impacts of effective waste management

Recycling is a vital practice to reduce landfill disposal and decrease harmful greenhouse gas emissions like methane.

Making one ton of virgin cardboard requires three tons of trees. Recycling it saves water, energy, and landfill space.

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic discovered from Arctic snow to sea salt, affecting humans and the environment.

Washington DC aims to reach 80% waste diversion by 2030, focusing on the global challenge of recycling electronic waste.

Boston produces 1.2 million tons of trash annually and aims to reduce waste through its ‘Zero Waste Boston’ plan.

Hazardous and electronic waste like lithium-ion batteries can spark and cause dangerous dumpster fires.

Reduce holiday waste by composting food scraps, donating old decor, sorting recyclables, and gifting reusable products.