Waste Collection (page 7)

Man on gate outside seafood processing factory shovels ice
A man sits on a gate outside a seafood processing factory and shovels ice into a red skip. The ice is used during the processing of scallops in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland

Filthy streets, Mokattam, Cairo
The filthy street of Mokattam in the middle of the rubbish tips of Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1995

Rubbish tip Zabbaleen children, Cairo
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1995

Rubbish tip Zabbeleen children, Cairo
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1995

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Microplastics on table salt. Tiny fragments and Date:

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Microplastics on table salt. Tiny fragments and Date:

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Microplastics on table salt. Tiny fragments and Date:

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Microplastics on table salt. Tiny fragments and Date:

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Microplastics on table salt. Tiny fragments and Date:

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Microplastics on table salt. Tiny fragments and Date:

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Plastic bag driffting in the ocean. Plastic bags Date:

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Jellyfishes and plastic bag driffting. For us, Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Concept image to illustrate marine micoplastic Date:

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Marine fish larvae eat microplastics. Small pieces Date:

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Marine fish larvae eat microplastics. Small pieces Date:

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Woman's hand showing small pieces of plastic Date:

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Titan triggerfish, Balistoides viridescens, eating Date:

European beaver (Castor fiber) at river bank in urban environment at night, Grenoble, France, August

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) trapped in fishing net, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, May, Third Place in the third National Contest Visions of our nature organised by Mexicos National

City Feast, 1747, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
City Feast, 1747, (1925). Plate 8 of 12 plot-linked engravings created by William Hogarth in 1747 for series Industry and Idleness. The Industrious Prentice grown rich, & Sheriff of London

Pocket Watch In Black And White

Oil Refinery

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) swimming with discarded fishing net, Dominica

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

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Plastic turtle thrown by the sea in a beach. Concept image depicting the plastic garbage pollution at the ocean. More than one thousand turtles die every year from ingestion or entanglement on trash

The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. The Duke of Wellington stands between Apsley House, (his future home - still under construction), and the Triumphal Arch on Constitution Hill

USA, Hawaii, Kauai. Starfish skeletons on Glass Beach. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Hawaii, Kauai. Starfish skeleton on Glass Beach. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Waste ready for incineration in giant crane grab jaws, St Helier, Jersey, 1980. Artist
Waste ready for incineration in giant crane grab jaws, St Helier, Jersey, 1980. Jerseys new incinerator at St Helier opened in the late 1970s in a bid to reduce the amount of landfill in the limited

Sorting a dust heap at a County Council Depot, London, c1850 (1903). Dust-yards were privately run waste sorting centres, sifting and sorting varying grades of rubbish

A Good Story Wasted, c1900. Artist: Charles Edmund Brock
A Good Story Wasted, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

Public Waste Dump, Quai de la Gare, 1915. Artist: Auguste Lepere
Public Waste Dump, Quai de la Gare, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Do Your Bit - Save Food, food economy poster, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Artist: M Randall
Do Your Bit - Save Food, food economy poster, First World War, 1917, (c1920). A British sailor exhorts civilians not to waste the food that he risks his life to supply

We risk our lives... First World War poster, 1917, (c1920). Artist: James Prinsep Beadle
We risk our lives... First World War poster, 1917, (c1920). A Message from our Seamen: We risk our lives to bring you food. Its up to you not to waste it

General Riddle, 1819-1823. Artist: Francisco Goya
General Riddle, 1819-1823. Plate 9 of Proverbs, published in 1864. The series also known as disparates (absurdities) or suenos (dreams) is seen as symbolic of the absurdity of the human condition

Trash Disposal Signs, Lamppost
Trash, plastic, aluminum disposal sign

Discarded drinks can outside the Festival Hall, London
Patterns... you can see them everywhere, if you maintain visual awareness. Like this broken pattern as a discarded drinks can breaks the symmetry of paving stones outside the Festival Hall, London

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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.