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fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why You Should Never Put Bacon Grease In Your Compost Pile - Tasting Table

Because animal fats break down way more slowly than plant matter, they can create airless pockets in your compost pile, leading to a slimy, putrid-smelling mess and stalling decomposition.
Everyday cooking
#birmingham
#stock-performance
#new-york-city
NYC food
fromHomes and Gardens
1 month ago

Living in NYC? Here's what you need to know about the new mandatory composting regulations

NYC mandates composting for residents starting April 2025 to promote sustainability and waste reduction.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

City backs off on composting fines after widespread anger from building owners

New York City relaxes fines for composting violations after public backlash and confusion.
Only large buildings will face fines, with a grace period and warnings issued prior to penalties.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

City Councilmember Hanif blasts mayor for 'undercutting' composting law

New York City's mandatory composting law is in effect, but fines for violators are temporarily deferred, sparking controversy among lawmakers.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC should trash the rotten composting mandate

The Common Sense Caucus is pushing to eliminate composting fines in New York City due to its impractical impacts on residents.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
NYC food
fromHomes and Gardens
1 month ago

Living in NYC? Here's what you need to know about the new mandatory composting regulations

NYC mandates composting for residents starting April 2025 to promote sustainability and waste reduction.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

City backs off on composting fines after widespread anger from building owners

New York City relaxes fines for composting violations after public backlash and confusion.
Only large buildings will face fines, with a grace period and warnings issued prior to penalties.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

City Councilmember Hanif blasts mayor for 'undercutting' composting law

New York City's mandatory composting law is in effect, but fines for violators are temporarily deferred, sparking controversy among lawmakers.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC should trash the rotten composting mandate

The Common Sense Caucus is pushing to eliminate composting fines in New York City due to its impractical impacts on residents.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
fromMail Online
3 days ago

People shocked by what forest which Avatar was based on looks like now

Due to an influx of human visitors, the cave is filled with huge piles of litter, including plastic bottles and wrappers.
Film
#environmental-policy
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Toronto startup

Why the Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Toronto startup

Why the Canada-U.S. trade war could spark an 'immediate crisis' in Ontario's landfills | CBC News

#home-improvement
#rodent-control
#public-services
#public-safety
#sustainability
Graphic design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Earth Centric Design Lab / Takeshi Hosaka Architects

The Earth Centric Design Lab prioritizes Earth-centered design by minimizing waste and reusing materials.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Glacier gets $16M to expand its robot recycling fleet | TechCrunch

Graphic design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Earth Centric Design Lab / Takeshi Hosaka Architects

The Earth Centric Design Lab prioritizes Earth-centered design by minimizing waste and reusing materials.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Glacier gets $16M to expand its robot recycling fleet | TechCrunch

California
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Colorado's landfills generate as much pollution as driving 1 million cars for a year

Food waste in landfills generates significant methane emissions, prompting new Colorado regulations to mitigate its environmental impact.
Growth hacking
fromInfoWorld
1 week ago

A wake-up call for real cloud ROI

Many enterprises are experiencing inflated cloud costs that deviate from initial promises of savings and efficiency.
A strategic, planned approach is essential to prevent waste and ensure cloud investment delivers value.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Defense Department employees received an email asking for ideas on how to 'root out waste'

The Defense Department's request for efficiency ideas signals a shift from a previous weekly reporting exercise.
#recycling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Alameda County DA dismisses case against Radius Recycling in massive 2023 fire

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Jones Dickson said the decision had little to do with the judge's recusal order, but rather the office's ability to prove the case at trial.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'Unthinkable loss': Mechanic dies in SF workplace accident

"Brother Romero was more than a skilled tradesman, he was a dependable coworker, a dedicated union brother, and a vital part of our Local 350 family."
Portland food
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Waste collection is green work': how a pro-poor partnership created jobs and cleaned a city

Waste pickers in Pune have transitioned from being marginalized individuals to respected community educators through a pro-poor private public partnership model.
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

Zero Waste Advisory Commission discusses rate changes and projects - Austin Monitor

As we've been previously forecasting for Fiscal Year 26...that would be the year that ratepayers...would start to see the impact of the construction of the Northeast Service Center.
Alternative transportation
London startup
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 weeks ago

Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' risks prison in toxic waste crime trial

Sweden's largest environmental crime trial culminated in charges against five individuals, including the 'Queen of Trash', for illegal toxic waste dumping.
#environmental-impact
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From burger wrappers to masks, bird nests tell story of throwaway culture

Discarded packaging in bird nests reflects human waste and highlights the impact of our consumer culture on the environment.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From burger wrappers to masks, bird nests tell story of throwaway culture

Discarded packaging in bird nests reflects human waste and highlights the impact of our consumer culture on the environment.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Vapes have caused fires in my bin lorry - it's scary'

We don't know when a fire can break out - we feel unsafe and are concerned about the safety of the general public.
London politics
#city-rankings
fromBored Panda
1 month ago
New York City

Study Lists America's Dirtiest Cities, And NYC's Ranking Leaves Many People Scratching Their Heads

House Fresh's study reveals shocking results about the dirtiest cities, proving common assumptions wrong.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Environment

This Is the Cleanest Tourist City in the World

Singapore is the cleanest city in the world, followed by Copenhagen and Prague.
Street cleanliness notably influences visitor experiences and perceptions.
New York City
fromBored Panda
1 month ago

Study Lists America's Dirtiest Cities, And NYC's Ranking Leaves Many People Scratching Their Heads

House Fresh's study reveals shocking results about the dirtiest cities, proving common assumptions wrong.
#local-government
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Mass. city seeks criminal complaint after woman accused of dumping 1.5 tons of trash on street

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Mass. city seeks criminal complaint after woman accused of dumping 1.5 tons of trash on street

fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

This IKEA Find Makes Sorting Trash Weirdly Satisfying

Aside from trash and recycling, shoppers are using these bins for so much more. I use it to store my dog's toys. Love the handle. Well made.
Everyday cooking
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Digital life

A digital take on Earth Day cleanup

Many users don't realize that cloud storage relies on physical data centers, leading to concerns about data waste.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

How your waste and recycling collections will change over Easter

Haringey Council has announced that refuse collection will be altered due to the Easter bank holidays, with no collections on those days.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

More negotiations in Birmingham bin dispute

"We want to find a negotiated solution to this. But what we cannot do is take steps that result in us creating further equal pay problems for the council."
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're not a third world country, we're England': anger rises as Birmingham's bin strike takes toll on locals

Suhail Sadiq expresses his frustration about the surge in car repairs due to rat damage, attributing it to overflowing bins on streets caused by the council strike.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Musical vans, school oaths and civic pride: how an Indian city beat the litter

In many cities, families will keep their home scrupulously clean, but a few feet from their front door rubbish is left lying around.
Environment
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