Trash
Trash Man Creates Free Library Out of 20,000 Books Found in Garbage
This garbage man hated to see all the books in the trash bins of wealthier neighborhoods—so he started salvaging them to create a new library...
On the Eve of World Environment Day, Volunteers Remove 160 Tons of Filth From Beach
On the eve of this most joyous of World Environment Days, hundreds of Indian volunteers have assisted in cleansing a beach of its 160...
Brewing Company Has the Tastiest Solution for Food Waste
There is so much surplus bread being created in the UK every year, that homeless shelters can't even take in any more loafs destined for the...
UK’s First Zero Waste Store Just Opened – and it’s Wildly Popular
Everyone knows the common saying “waste not, want not” – but this couple has taken it to a whole other level.
Nicola and Richard of...
Solar Water Wheels Prevent 1Mil Pounds of Trash From Entering Baltimore Harbor
Mr. Trash Wheel may look a little silly with his googley eyes and gaping mouth, but he has a serious job: keeping trash from...
All Disposable Plastic Has Been Banned From India’s Capital
On the first day of the new year, India's capital city of Delhi issued a ban on all disposable forms of plastic.
Due to the...
Man Turns Plastic Waste into a Way to Save Trees
Aghan Oscar's company saves hundreds of trees every day thanks to his ingenious method of recycling plastic waste found around his region.
New USDA Guidelines Will Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
The USDA is planning on nixing “use by” and “sell by” dates so consumers stop throwing away perfectly edible food out of confusion.
Plastic Bags on U.K. Beaches Have Dropped by Almost Half Since 5p Tax
Since the plastic bag tax has been introduced to the United Kingdom, there have been 40% less plastic bags per 100 meters of beach.
He Aims to Solve Hunger in Chicago by Bringing Food Waste Down to Zero
His ingenious app, Zero Percent, connects restaurants and schools that have surplus food with nonprofits that bring the food to those in need.
