E-commerce returns could not end up as garbage
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
Takeaways & Restaurants should compete to reduce waste
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
Garbage system upheaval - Sell your "foodjuice"
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
