Plastics in the World of Tomorrow – Plastics in the World of Today

October 24, 2009 by kris de decker Filed Under: Random, Trash

plasticsPlastics in the world of tomorrow (1944).
Plastics in the world of today (October 2009).

Construction in Reverse

October 17, 2009 by kris de decker Filed Under: Construction, Housing, Recycling, Trash

“Deconstructing, as opposed to demolishing, abandoned buildings will revitalize our cities by reducing waste, creating green jobs, and providing high-quality recycled materials for new construction”. Read. More.

Trashwiki for Dumpster Divers

October 9, 2009 by kris de decker Filed Under: Trash

Worldwide guide for dumpster diving (search by location).

A rising tide of ocean debris

April 2, 2009 by kris de decker Filed Under: Trash

Ocean debris

The Marine Debris Index presents state-by-state and country-by-country data about marine debris collected and tallied by volunteers around the world on one day each September at the International Coastal Cleanup. Almost 7 million pounds of trash (3 million kg) was collected. (via). Related: fishing for litter – the dustcarts of the sea.