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A woman searches trash cans in a Paris street in January 1945, during the Second World War. (Photo by - / AFP)

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Dead young Great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos Date:

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Atlantic ghost crab, Ocypode quadrata, eating Date:

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Atlantic tripletail or tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis, hidden in the middle of floating trash. Adults are often found near the surface over deep, open water

Flooded square filled with rubbish in central Thies, Senegal

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EMR Swindon Scrap Metal Yard, Gipsy Lane, Swindon. Detail of a pile of waste metal and vehicle parts in the scrap yard

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EMR Swindon Scrap Metal Yard, Gipsy Lane, Swindon. General view of the scrap yard, with a material handling machine at work on top of a pile of waste metal and scrapped vehicles

Waste dump near Ilulissat with icebergs - Greenland, Qsuitsup, Ilulissat, Jakobshavn - Diskobay, Ilulissat Icefjord

A view of a dried irrigation channel is seen in a field in Rumaitha district in Samawa, Iraq June 5, 2018. Picture taken June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Essam al-Sudani

Cigarette butts litter the street in Lyon, France, June 14, 2018. The French government wants to end the bane of discarded cigarette butts

A general view shows buildings of Ouled Moussa district, on the outskirts of Rabat, Morocco April 24, 2018. Picture taken April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal

Plastic waste piled outside an illegal recycling factory in Jenjarom, Kuala Langat, Malaysia October 14, 2018. Picture taken October 14, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Two dogs wander on a waste land in the outskirts of Beijing
Two dogs wander on a waste land, covered by green dust after buildings in the area were demolished, in the outskirts of Beijing, China November 8, 2017. Picture taken November 8, 2017

Boat is pictured at the fishing port of the Red Sea city of Hodeida, Yemen
A boat is pictured at the fishing port of the Red Sea city of Hodeida, Yemen March 14, 2018. Picture taken March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Abduljabbar Zeyad

A Vietnamese woman cycles past recyclable plastic bottles at Xa Cau village, outside Hanoi, Vietnam June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Kham TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Waste dumped in the river near one of the ancient historic houses dated back to the time of Ottomans in the old downtown of Basra, Iraq May 9, 2018. Picture taken May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Essam al-Sudani

Cigarette butts litter the street in Rochefort, France, June 14, 2018. The French government wants to end the bane of discarded cigarette butts

Tourist collects plastic items washed up by the sea at the Ao Phrao Beach
A tourist collects plastic items washed up by the sea at the Ao Phrao Beach, on the island of Ko Samet, Thailand June 9, 2018. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

A worker dismantles electronic waste at the government-sponsored recycling park in the township of Guiyu, Guangdong Province, China January 12, 2018. Picture taken January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song

Trash bags filled with shredded paper are pictured outside the former residence of the Russian consul general in Seattle Washington, U.S. April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Redmond

A waste collection pond is shown at a dairy farm in Pixley, California, U.S. October 2, 2019. Picture taken October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Palestinian man carries a briquette from olive pomace that is obtained from the olive oil
A Palestinian man carries a briquette from olive pomace that is obtained from the olive oil extraction process and used as an energy source

Africa, Benin, Cotonou. the backside of the famous market of Cotonou at sunset

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Seagull with head entangled in plastic six-pack ring Date:

The silent wound
João Coelho

Body's language
Lorenzo Grifantini

Keeping The Sand Dunes Clean
Darlene Hewson

ruination
Marjan Mashhadi

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Xiaoyang Wang

Fashion Plate
An illustration for a coloured fashion plate, showing a seated woman at her desk, with a quill and card. The room has a significant pink theme with the walls, footstool, waste paper bin

Glasgow tram publicity campaign to save paper, WW2
Glasgow tram publicity campaign - You can help to win, save your waste paper and cardboard, everyone can help, WW2 Date: 1943

Women Digging for Coal during 1912 Miners Strike
The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom. Its main aim was securing a minimum wage

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Milicianos! No dsperdicieis municiones, viveres ni energias (Militia! Don't waste neither munitions, provisions nor energies)

Gratuitous Distribution of Waste Fish, London 1882
On a winters night poor people of London gather to get the distribution of fish in the West End of London. Date: 1882

War sonnets
908908 War sonnets by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); (add.info.: Poems of Passion and Pleasure published by Gay Hancock circa 1920)

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Wadi Al Mujib Dam and lake, Jordan. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wadi Al Mujib Dam and lake, Jordan. Date: 22/01/2010

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Wadi Al Mujib Dam and lake, Jordan. Date: 22/01/2010

Street scene showing open trash cans along the curb, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Street scene showing open trash cans along the curb

Pelican Bay Lumber Company, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Pelican Bay Lumber Company. The burner is characteristic of the Northwest landscape as grain elevator is to the Plains. There are many types of variations. It is an essential part of the sawmill

Garbage disposal in new Yamhill farm family labor camp, near McMinnville, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Garbage disposal in new Yamhill farm family labor camp. Near McMinnville, Oregon. (FSA - Farm Security Administration)

Looking down one street in newly completed FSA camp, near McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939
Looking down one street in newly completed camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration). Note garbage disposal, street lights, street curbing, water tank, and managers house at end of street

British WWI poster featuring merchant seaman, 1917 (colour litho)
700907 British WWI poster featuring merchant seaman, 1917 (colour litho) by Beadle, James Prinsep (1863-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption reads)

Cans left by Germans after the Battle of Ardennes, January 1945
1720407 Cans left by Germans after the Battle of Ardennes, January 1945 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cans left by Germans after battle of Ardennes january 1945)

Lloyd George reflecting on election tactics for the Coalition Government in the light of the success of Anti-Waste
KDC397328 Lloyd George reflecting on election tactics for the Coalition Government in the light of the success of Anti-Waste candidates in by-elections, 1921 (litho) by Partridge

Rubbish bin (colour litho)
7150966 Rubbish bin (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene from the satire, Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant (woodcut)
7201464 Scene from the satire, Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the satire Ship of Fools)

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"Waste: A Lesson in Resourcefulness" In times of scarcity, every bit counts. This sentiment is echoed through the ages, as depicted by various posters and images throughout history. From wartime pig food posters to Victorian family rules, the message remains clear - waste not, want not. During World War I, when resources were limited, a poster urged families to save kitchen scraps to feed their hens. Not only did this practice provide sustenance for these feathered friends but also ensured that no food went to waste. Similarly, another poster encouraged individuals to keep pigs during wartime. These animals could be fed with leftover food scraps and ultimately contribute towards alleviating hunger in difficult times. The concept of minimizing waste extended beyond just food during those challenging periods. Wartime posters emphasized the importance of conserving clothes and spreading muck on arable fields using Valtra T151 tractors equipped with muck spreaders in England's countryside. Even during strikes like the one witnessed in South Wales in 1921, people resorted to picking coal from waste tips as a means of survival. Every piece salvaged was valuable fuel for warmth and cooking amidst harsh conditions. Fast forward to modern times; we are reminded once again not to squander precious resources through campaigns such as "Don't Waste Bread WWI" or "Waste not, want not - prepare for winter. " These slogans serve as timely reminders that our actions have consequences both environmentally and economically. Furthermore, recycling efforts continue today with initiatives like Redmayne & Isherwood collecting vehicle engine scrap metal for repurposing purposes. By diverting these materials from landfills into productive use once more, we reduce our impact on the environment while creating new opportunities for sustainability. Ultimately, these glimpses into history teach us an invaluable lesson about resourcefulness and responsible consumption. Whether it's saving kitchen scraps or reusing materials creatively – each small action contributes towards building a more sustainable future. Let us remember that waste is not just a company.