Tackle Trash -Consumption of resources directly impacts the amount of waste generated.
Recycling is a system of collecting, processing, and remanufacturing materials into new products.
Once these recycled materials have been purchased by consumers, the recycling loop is closed. Garbologist Dr. William Rathje is a strong proponent of source reduction. Each day, as waste is delivered to a landfill, it is spread out and compacted by bulldozers. At the end of the day, the waste is covered with dirt. Covering it with dirt helps keep odors in check and discourages small animals from foraging in the landfill.