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Historical context
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Waste management at the end of the Stone Age
This article describes examples of waste management systems from archaeological sites in Europe and the Middle East.
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Our ancestors recycled their urine: why shouldn't we?
From Greece all the way across to Asia, ancient cultures were heavily reliant on urine to provide nutrients to fertilise their crops.
Into the future
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Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Waste
As the human population continues to grow, a corresponding growth in rubbish also occurs. With the number of human beings only projected to dramatically increase, the above correlation implies that the amount of waste will only increase with time. -
What to do with your biodegradable waste material
3 separate articles on how to deal with biowaste
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How long does it take for trash to decompose?
2 infographics with timeline of how long it takes for items - organic and non-organic - to decompose.
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Pause Mute Current Time 2:24 / Duration 2:38 Fullscreen icon-email-filledicon-social-facebookicon-social-twitter icon-share BEST JOB EVER Transforming Human Poop Into Eco-Friendly Fertilizer
Sasha Kramer... is a sanitation revolutionary helping to transform human waste into fertile organic compost for agriculture and reforestation in Haiti.
