Author: Erin Elizabeth

Sweden has transformed its waste-infrastructure program to accommodate the burning of trash.  They have taken a process that used to be heavily pollutant and modernized it to create incredible amounts of energy with a low waste output.  They’ve even figured out how to turn a lot of that polluting gas into biofuel. Currently, the Swedish population recycles 1.5 billion bottles and cans annually, which is an amazing amount, relative to the population of about 9.6 million (in 2013). There are 32 of these amazing reconversion plants, dedicated to turning trash into energy, throughout the country and they are actually...

Rob Greenfield yearns to change the world and bring attention to our wasteful, first world lifestyles. As a self-described “adventurer, activist and dude making a difference,” he’s created Food Waste Fiasco that strives to open people’s eyes to our waste. He lived in a 50 square foot house in San Diego, which he auctioned to build 10 houses for the homeless and is the host of the Discovery Channel’s, “Free Ride.” Along with this and his book “Dude Making A Difference,” he donates all of his media earnings to non-profits. Now Greenfield is shouldering our collective burden of waste...