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As the human population and overconsumption grow, the waste we produce becomes harder to get rid of. With adequate waste management, we tend to think that waste does not affect us. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Not so much anymore.

The problem with our waste is a lot harder to ignore now. We have everyday factors such as illegal dumpsites and clogged drainage systems to remind us. In some regions around the world, communities are being encroached by landfills. People live in close proximity to waste dumps with no foreseeable change.

On a grander scale, we have issues such as ocean pollution, global warming, air pollution, and environmental degradation. All the issues mentioned have negative consequences on the quality of life; not just for humans, but unknowing plants and animals.

It is evident that we need to inform ourselves about the effects of excess waste production and improper waste management. Many influential individuals and activists are lending their voices to raise awareness of waste recycling. From powerful speeches and conversations across the globe, here are 34 relevant waste quotes we should all remember.

34 Waste Quotes to Inspire Action

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Refuse what you do not need; reduce what you do need; reuse what you consume; recycle what you cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse; and rot (compost) the rest."

- Bea Johson

Named "The Priestess of Waste-Free Living" by the New York Times, Bea Johnson has some wise words to offer regarding the importance of waste recycling. In Bea's book, 'Zero Waste Home' (amazon), she reiterates that successful waste recycling is not about using many items and recycling them all. Instead, it's about making conscious purchases and having less to recycle.

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