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How Waste / Garbage / Landfills / Trash could be different



New York City could containerize its trash

Trash could become jet fuel

Powder could make cooking oil disposal easier

Food waste could become nutritious soil in less than 24 hours

Trash could become cash / rewards in developing countries

Christmas trees could be rented

Prescription bottles could be compostable

Bioplastic could be made from crops / hemp / sugar / seaweed / food waste and biodegrade

Takeout containers could be reusable or compostable

Private garbage collection could have better labor protection and safety

Coffee / tea cups could be compostable, lid-free, recyclable, and/or plastic-free

Nothing could be bought

Amazon and other companies could not throw out unsold products

Toxic waste could be recycled rather than shipped to developing countries

Methane gas could fuel artisan studios or other electricity needs

Waste pickers could have labor protections, cooperatives, or unions

Plastic recycling could be a myth

Plastic and electronic waste disposal in developing countries could create health and environmental issues

Fruit could be branded

Cups / silverware / plates / bowls could be eaten

Recycling could be improved with gold stars

People could be inspired to reuse water bottles

Single-use plastic and plastic packaging could be not used

Waste could become energy

Cities and towns could aim for zero waste

Industrial waste could be turned into bricks

School lunches could use reusable utensils

Composting could be done with worms

Fats, oil, and grease could be diverted from sewer systems

Reusable beeswax food wraps could be used instead of plastic

Shoes and clothes could be repaired

Garage sales could be city-wide or town-wide

Shoes could be made 100% by plants

People could receive free things from their communities

Consumer products could have a lifetime guarantee

Toothpaste could be tablets

Straws (and other plastics) could be compostable, edible, or not used

Shampoo could be an eco-friendly, biodegradable ball

Students could donate or have a place to leave things when moving

Instruments could be made from trash

People could have access to repair manuals / be able to fix things

Polystyrene foam cups and containers could be banned and/or substituted

Toothbrushes could be biodegradable

Gifts could be wrapped with cloth

Fungi could be used for packaging, containers, and insulation

Cities / towns could offer curbside compost collection systems

Organic food waste could be used to create succinic acid

The "green dot" system could be used to reduce waste