One reason the United States leads the world in solid waste production is because we overpackage consumer goods.
Become a waste watcher!
Next time you buy a product, weigh the packaging and then weigh the product itself.
List ways to cut down on wasteful packaging.
Where does your garbage go?
If you are like most of us, you probably don't know, once it's loaded on the garbage truck.
Contact you local public works department and see if you can arrange a tour of a waste disposal facility.
Find out if your community is considering other disposal methods.
Arrange to visit a local recycling program in action.
It can be a municipally-run operation or a private scrap dealer.