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Reinvent the toilet, save the world? Ecuador is betting on it.

Vanessa Hua

November 02, 2015 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Ecuador, Guayaquil, Guayas

Billions of people around the world lack access to safe sanitation, causing disease and deaths. In Ecuador a foundation developed a cheap, dry, composting toilet for poor rural families.

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If Everybody Hates Wasting Food, Why Do We Do It (And How Can We Stop)?

Mary Hoff

October 29, 2015 |

Ensia |

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Response Location: Denmark

Most people are unaware of how much food they waste. Food waste campaigns across the world are using creative marketing to raise awareness and encourage behavior change.

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A zero waste business policy is now easier to implement than you think

Alison Moodie

October 01, 2015 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United States, Chatsworth, California

The term circular economy refers to the cycle or reusability, and is an ambitious but realistic goal for many companies to take part in. However, until recently, many lacked the education and technology to implement this concept. Several organizations across the United States are working towards this goal by committing to zero waste, changing business models and educating their staff on the importance of understanding waste.

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Could These Two Environmental Challenges Be the Answer to Each Other?

Gabriella Mulligan

September 14, 2015 |

Ensia |

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Response Location: Kenya, Naivasha, Nakuru County

Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant challenges in two areas that previously may have been considered in separate spheres: lack of access to sanitary waste disposal, and a growing need for clean, affordable energy. Now, several companies are scaling solutions for how each of these issues actually solve the other. In Kenya, they are finding ways to turn human waste into fuel and fertilizer, effectively addressing both issues simultaneously.

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New sanitation system tested in Arctic village of Kivalina

Scott Jensen

September 07, 2015 |

Anchorage Daily News |

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Response Location: United States, Kivalina, Alaska

Lack of access to sanitary bathrooms in the village of Kivalina, Alaska led to the implementation of a novel, home-based water sanitation system, currently being tested for effectiveness. The hope is that it proves to be a solution for areas all over the state with lack of access to clean water systems.

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Recycled Kitchens, Salvaged Splendor

Tim McKeough

August 21, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Staten Island, New York

Renovating and furnishing a home can be hugely expensive. Homeowners who are renovating on a budget, and want to do so in a way that is evironmentally friendly, can find recycled luxury kitchens and other lightly used fixtures at stores like Green Demolitions.

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Scavengers Are India's Real Recyclers

Raghu Karnad

July 29, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: India, Bhalswa, Delhi

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to tackle the mounting trash problem in India, millions of unacknowledged urban poor – known as scavengers and ragpickers to the locals – have been making their livelihood identifying resources from what others have deemed trash. If brought into the nation-wide effort, India may see a cleaner future at a faster rate.

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Nebraska recycling: Cities with carts tend to recycle more, so why does Omaha still use bins?

Henry J. Cordes

July 13, 2015 |

Omaha World-Herald |

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Response Location: United States, North Carolina

When North Carolina cities shifted from using small bins to large carts for recycling, there was a statewide increase in recycling collections. Now in Omaha, Nebraska, where a curbside recycling program has been implemented, advocates of the program think they would see much more success if they too adopt carts in place of the bins.

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This Country Just Banned Grocery Stores From Throwing Out Food

Samantha Page

May 26, 2015 |

ThinkProgress |

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Response Location: France, Paris

Food waste costs billions of dollars a year and is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. French government just passed a law banning grocery stores from destroying or throwing away unsold food, and instead directing it to those in need.

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In South Korea, An Innovative Push to Cut Back on Food Waste

Karim Chrobog

May 20, 2015 |

Yale Environment 360 |

Multi-Media |

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Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

According to the United Nations, approximately 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year, which is costly to the environment and the economy. In Seoul, technological waste bins calculate the weight of the garbage against a set limit, and if the disposal is too heavy there is a fee. To reduce landfill deposits, Seoul has also composted food waste by turning it into animal feed, fertilizer, and electricity generation.

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