The hottest Waste Management Substack posts right now

Only 10% of plastic put in recycling bins is actually recycled.
Recycling can have high contamination rates and often leads to materials being shipped overseas or dumped in landfills.
To improve recycling, focus on reducing and reusing materials, design products for better recycling, and address the psychological aspect of recycling habits.

Solar and wind generate less waste compared to coal
Studies project that solar and wind waste will be relatively small in the future
Moving to renewable or nuclear energy reduces waste significantly compared to coal

Supercritical water can break down organic matter like sewage, paper, plastic, and food into simple molecules, helping in recycling and generating energy.
Using supercritical water can address the issue of a potential future carbon shortage by breaking down carbon present in waste into simple molecules.
Supercritical water enables a wide range of chemical processes like producing green hydrogen, desalination, and supporting different chemical reactions, offering potential for creating sustainable systems.

There is a disconnect between our actions and their consequences, such as the impact of our waste on the environment like water scarcity.
The process of treating wastewater to turn it into drinking water includes multiple steps like screening out contaminants and filtering out microplastics.
Issues like sewage dumping scandals highlight the consequences of pollution on water quality and food sources, emphasizing the need for better regulations and accountability.

Statehouses are addressing agricultural repair issues as Congress stalls; focus on complex farm equipment repair and fair requirements
New federal funds support increased antitrust enforcement in agriculture, improving competition in the livestock industry through collaboration with state attorneys general
Solar panel e-waste management gains attention as more panels enter the waste stream; emergence of producer responsibility standards to address recycling challenges

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The Cloudneo sneakers by 'On' offer a subscription service where customers return old shoes to get new ones, promoting sustainability.
On's model focuses on minimizing waste by using less energy, renting shoes, and recycling old ones, revealing a shift towards environment-friendly practices in fashion.
Supply chain efficiency and compulsory recycling in the Cyclon program play key roles in reducing waste and emissions, showing a step towards sustainable solutions in the consumer culture.