Wasted : how we squander time, money, and natural resources -- and what we can do about it

What is waste?

Part 1: waste and our planet. In a million years, they will know us by our polystyrene foam

Are landfills the green choice?

One word: plastics

They're everywhere, man!

The problem with single-use plastics

The aluminum cans...and cannots

Recycling the truth

Does recycling increase waste?

Water, water...everywhere?

Use it or lose it

A deep dive into water waste

Part 2: waste in our business. Oh, you have the old version

Sixty elements in your pocket

Is all that glitters waste?

Mine locally, smelt globally

Waste at 30,000 feet

If you don't like it, just...return it

Returned goods

Food waste

The distance dilemma

Part 3: the science of waste. Deep breath and...exhale

Carbon mitigation

It's electric!

Electricity usage

Sun to table: waste in photosynthesis

Food as fuel

Part 4: the philosophy of waste. Wasting money

Wasting time

Wasted human potential

Is humanity the fundamental problem?

The worst waster ever

Some final words on waste.