Tucson Garbage Project

The Tucson Garbage Project is a research study that analyzes household trash to understand residents' behaviors, consumption patterns, and environmental impact. By examining waste collected from homes, researchers gain insights into material use, waste generation, and recycling habits. This data helps inform policies on waste management, sustainability, and resource conservation. The project emphasizes that waste is a valuable source of information about a community’s lifestyle and consumption trends, rather than just trash to be discarded.