California falls short of organic waste management targets

California falls short of organic waste management targets

Cities in California are struggling to meet the state’s wide arching restrictions on organic landfill waste on account of infrastructure shortages, lack of funding as well as pandemic related challenges.
The problem with landfills

The problem with landfills

Landfills are scarce on islands because land is scarce. Most land is owned by the government or has been passed down by families. On a small island, there isn’t a
So there is no alternative to waste incineration?

So there is no alternative to waste incineration?

 Everyone always asks for an alternative! Yes, there is, but it’s upstream of the bin, not downstream of it. When designing products, much more consideration should be given to their
Projected Waste Generation

Projected Waste Generation

The world generates 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, with at least 33 percent of that—extremely conservatively—not managed in an environmentally safe manner. Worldwide, waste generated per person
The end of waste as we know it?

The end of waste as we know it?

While recycling currently contributes only a fraction of waste repurposing, global innovators and industry leaders are finding new ways to turn it into sustainable materials or fuels. The growing demand