The oceans have 7,000 to 35,000 tons of floating garbage, mostly plastic, creating “garbage patches” where waste accumulates due to ocean currents. Every ocean has at least one landfill. The Pacific Ocean has two garbage patches, and microbes, including cholera bacteria, live on plastic waste. The size of the patches is difficult to determine due […]
Commercial trash compactors are rented, owned or leased by businesses to compress waste products. They come in different sizes and types, with the most common being stainless steel indoor units. The compacted trash is transported to a landfill or picked up by a commercial company for disposal. Businesses need to consider their waste type and […]
Americans produce 250 tons of waste per day, with 34% recycled or composted. 27% is food scraps or landscaping waste. Recycling efforts have increased since 1960, but vary by region. In the UK, landfill waste decreased by 8.8%. 40% of US food goes to waste, and 1 billion shopping bags are used annually. In 2010, […]
Several North American cities have implemented laws to enforce recycling, with fines for non-compliance. Seattle has made it illegal to put food waste in regular trash cans, and households with over 10% food waste receive a red tag and a $1 fine. The city aims to increase recycling participation to 60%. Some North American cities […]
Trash screens are fences that filter debris in streams, rivers, and lakes. They come in different designs and materials, such as metal or plastic. Screens need regular cleaning to avoid blocking the waterway. External screens are common in streams, while internal screens are used in drainage systems. Water-powered and turbine-driven screens are more complex and […]
Rubing is a semi-soft white cheese made from goat’s milk in Yunnan province, China. It is not aged, drained into cheesecloth, and served deep-fried. Rubing is an acid-based cheese and is often served with Xuanhua ham. Rubing, which is literally translated from the Chinese phrase milk cake, is a form of semi-soft white cheese made […]
Garbage In Garbage Out (GIGO) warns that incorrect data input will result in incorrect output. The term originated in programming, but is applicable to other industries. Computers process any information without judgment, so it’s important to double-check data and coding. GIGO can lead to unintended results and errors, but can be avoided by being aware […]
Trash compactors have various parts, including screws, motors, and power pistons, which compress trash into a compact package. The compactor’s primary operating component is a bolt or screw, and microswitches activate the electric motor, which turns the piston bolt to push the trash down. Other parts include the frame, sound insulation, and electrical cable, while […]
Americans recycle glass, plastic, and cardboard, but throw away a lot of aluminum. The US airline industry could replace its fleet every three months. Recycling aluminum saves energy and one can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours. Aluminum can be recycled without any loss of quality and can be back on […]
Trashion refers to objects and clothing made from discarded items, including home decor and apparel. It is a form of recycling that has gained popularity since the late 1990s. Trashion jewelry and clothing often involve custom sewing and the use of discarded materials. Trash design can also encompass household items. Trashion is accessible to anyone […]
US households produce 25% more trash during holidays, adding up to about 1 million extra tons of waste. Greeting cards alone could fill a 10-story football field. Battery sales increase by 40%, and long-distance trips increase by 54% during Thanksgiving. Retailers lost $3 billion to gift return fraud during the holiday season. It is estimated […]
