1700-1900 Trial and Error
This age of new waste disposal ideas included everything from saving dog feces to developing mass burn plants. Every new mind had a chance at saving its cities waste problems or making a quick buck. The Industrial Revolution was the beginning of more materials, trade, and machinery.
history2Coal was one of the largest contributors to the revolution because it could produce more materials faster. Over 3.5 million tons was burnt in London in one year. Unfortunately, all the new production left used materials and created scavengers.