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For discussion of the management of unwanted or unusable materials


The Waste reddit

Waste - implies unwanted or unusable materials. The term is often subjective (because waste to one person is not necessarily waste to another) and sometimes objectively inaccurate (for example, to send scrap metals to a landfill is to inaccurately classify them as waste, because they are recyclable).

Examples include municipal solid waste (household trash/refuse), hazardous waste, wastewater (such as sewage, which contains bodily wastes, or surface runoff), radioactive waste, and others.

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Because there is no water, a guy in California uses quart jugs of Almond milk to fight the fire. (It takes 29 gallons of water to make 1 quart of almond milk, lots of which is farmed in California)

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2025/01/10
17:48 UTC

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If there's nothing wrong with your old car, why are you buying a new one?

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2024/12/30
06:05 UTC

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Where can I place these unwanted car batteries?

I just recently moved in a shared house, and my old roommate who sold cars for a living never properly disposed these car batteries and refuses to take them back or get rid of them.

I think these things have been here in this spot for many months, and another roommate thinks they’ve been there about 6 months.

I am scared that it might be potentially dangerous to touch, and it has rained lightly recently, and I’m also not sure where I could dispose these.

I don’t know anything about car batteries, and any advice is appreciated

Thanks in advance and merry Christmas!

9 Comments
2024/12/25
23:44 UTC

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Reimagining Waste: What Can Cities Do to Reduce Resource Waste Through Circular Design?

Waste management is more than just disposal; it’s an opportunity for creative redesign. How can cities implement circular economy principles to turn waste into resources? From upcycling building materials to composting organic matter, what sustainable strategies can help transform waste into value?

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2024/12/23
03:05 UTC

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What’s the Most Overlooked Resource We Waste Every Day?

Waste often gets reduced to just material things—plastic, paper, or food. But what about intangible waste, like the time, space, or energy we misuse? How do you define waste beyond trash, and what unique ways have you found to turn 'waste' into opportunity? Let’s discuss the untapped potential hidden in what we discard.

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2024/12/22
04:02 UTC

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Why is my dad convinced that lead in our water is a waste?

My dad has been really worried about lead in the water ever since he watched a news report about lead pipes and how lead can seep into the water supply. Now he insists that we can only drink water that’s filtered using this elaborate waterdrop reverse osmosis system designed to eliminate lead from our drinking water. Has anyone tried this thing? It seems like a bit much to me. It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow, so I’ll keep you updated then.

4 Comments
2024/12/20
17:35 UTC

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Do Companies Trust the Waste Data They Are Receiving?

Data is everywhere, even in the waste we throw away. But how do we ensure we’re collecting the right data to improve recycling and sustainability efforts?

Waste analytics can provide powerful insights, but it requires trust and transparency. From contamination rates to landfill diversion, accurate data drives smarter decisions. Yet, many organizations hesitate to adopt data-driven solutions due to perceived complexity or cost.

So the question is: How can we make data more accessible and actionable for waste management teams? Do companies trust the waste data they receiving? And if not, how can we make the process more transparent?

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2024/12/17
16:13 UTC

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From farm to fork: tackling food waste in developing nations

Any ideas on how to solve this problem using technology?

0 Comments
2024/12/15
19:01 UTC

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How to dispose of leftover oil/fluid/chemicals

Previous homeowner left me with all this. Surely I cannot throw into a dumpster. How can I dispose of all of this?

6 Comments
2024/11/29
20:46 UTC

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Market Research for Plastic Alternatives

Hey guys. I'm at student at West Virginia University and I'm doing some market research to see what people's thoughts are on hemp plastic. If you could please take this for me so l can complete my final project🙏🏼💚

https://forms.gle/wYWvbLWCXXwQmk288

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2024/11/23
06:47 UTC

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