Why Managing Waste Matters More Than Ever
July 17, 2025
Waste is one of the most pressing issues facing our environment today. Every year, millions of tonnes of rubbish end up in landfills or polluting
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Junkyard West: How Scrappers Survived on Frontier Trash
April 25, 2025
Some made a living off other people’s junk. This blog tells the stories of Old West scavengers who picked through trash for metal, bones, fabric,
When the Circus Came to Town: Event Waste in the Wild West
April 25, 2025
Whether it was a traveling circus, medicine show, or fair, Old West towns generated tons of trash during events. This blog paints a picture of
Gold Rush Garbage: What Prospectors Left Behind
April 25, 2025
During the gold rush, thousands flocked to dig for riches — and left behind mountains of trash. This post explores the unique waste of mining
Outhouses and Offal: Sanitation Nightmares of the West
April 25, 2025
Waste wasn’t just physical trash — it was also human waste. This blog dives into the gross but fascinating world of Old West sanitation. From
Frontier Fixes: How Old West Folks Reused Their Junk
April 25, 2025
Not everyone threw things away. This blog covers how settlers and cowboys creatively reused broken or discarded items — turning old boots into buckets, tin