1. Green building

... should be to reduce the amount of material going to landfills. Well-designed buildings also help reduce the amount of waste generated by the occupants as well, by providing on-site solutions such as compost ...

2. Composting Toilets

A composting toilet is any system that converts human waste into an organic compost and usable soil, through the natural breakdown of organic matter into its essential minerals. Micro and macro organisms ...

3. Home Water Saving Technology

Water-saving technology for the home includes: Low-flow shower heads (sometimes called energy-efficient shower heads as they also use less energy, due to less water being heated). Low-flush toilets, composting ...

4. Common Recyclables

... is 90%, with new batteries containing up to 80% recycled material. Biodegradable waste Kitchen, garden and other green waste can be recycled into useful material by composting. This process allows natural ...

5. Recycling

... computers) and plastics. Though similar, the composting of biodegradable waste – such as food or garden waste – is not typically considered recycling. These materials are either brought to a collection ...