Reduce household waste

The average household generates over 4 pounds of waste per day, with less than 35% being recycled or composted. Landfills are reaching capacity in many regions, and incineration creates air quality concerns. Tackling this requires rethinking packaging, making recycling more accessible, and building composting infrastructure. Community-driven approaches have shown promise in cities like San Francisco and Kamikatsu, Japan, which have achieved near-zero-waste goals through comprehensive programs.