Waste Management

What is e-waste and where does it end up?
Infographic

3 June — written by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
This infographic provides details behind various forms of e-waste and the issues that come with them. Infographic via WellHome Energy Audit.
What can we do with 'sludge' waste that comes from bike light production?
Discussion

31 May — started by Benjamin Cohen, Blink Steady Bike LIghts
At the end of production, every bike light we make is tumbled to remove the burrs and give them a nice soft finish. This happens with a "plastic-y" media and soap …
The waste stream in pictures
Photo album

31 May — written by Benjamin Cohen, Blink Steady Bike LIghts
Blink Steady shares its photo album showing how much waste it produces during the production of its bike lights. Since everything is made here in our own factory, we thought …
In the fight against waste, Tesco leads the charge
Blog post

24 May — written by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
Tesco's CEO announces his company's commitment to the elimination of waste. Lately, retailers have begun taking note of the rampant waste problem. For instance, we've seen …
Consumers are ignoring the role of packaging in preventing food waste. Can business help fix this education gap?
Discussion

23 May — started by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
A little while back a report revealed that despite recent packaging innovations, consumers are still ignoring the role of packaging in keeping food fresh. Most consumers …
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Your top waste comments of May
Comments of the month

24 May — written by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
In 'Comments of the month,' we take a look at some of the most interesting, stimulating, thoughtful, or downright funny comments you gave us in the month of May. One of our …
Solving the global food challenge
infographic

22 May — written by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
This infographic created by Accenture and The Guardian Sustainable Business looks at the recent increase in food demand and highlights the need for businesses to take on the …
From the archives: Closing the loop on paper
From the archives

23 May — written by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
At 2degrees, we have years of advice and stories for you to discover. 'From the archives' recaptures useful content that will help guide you on your sustainability …
The trouble with food waste
Search of the month

22 May — written by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
What are your peers in the Waste Management working group looking for on 2degrees? Every month we share the 'search of the month' to let you know what resources you might …
Making beautiful music with waste
Pic of the week

22 May — written by Vanessa Delgado, 2degrees
Can old discarded trash be made beautiful again? To a the schoolchildren in Carapegua, Paraguay the answer is yes. The Recycled Orchestra is made up of 30 schoolchildren – …

What is e-waste and where does it end up?

What can we do with 'sludge' waste that comes from bike light production?

The waste stream in pictures

In the fight against waste, Tesco leads the charge

Consumers are ignoring the role of packaging in preventing food waste. Can business help fix this education gap?

Your top waste comments of May

Solving the global food challenge

From the archives: Closing the loop on paper

The trouble with food waste

Making beautiful music with waste

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