One solution could be to take containers back to the grocerystore (or place where you purchase goods), and have them refilled, like: cereal, shampoo, beverages, petfood, etc. But this would have to entail producers of these products to develop a system like this, adopted by the public, and more...Also - we need to stop purchasing paper towels and napkins. A hand towel, or handkercheif that you can wash - could be a much more sustainable solution to the problem of messes.
Corporations & large companies should have a cleaning staff that sorts recyclables/garbage. And why should there be a garbage can at every employees desk? Doesnt that seem wasteful?
and a slideshow about plastic bags stats/info... and other handy links:
http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/
http://www.compostthis.co.uk/
recycle or donate shoes
http://www.runtheplanet.com/
http://ecoworldly.com/
http://blog.ecoflip.org/
http://cleantechnica.com
http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/
http://www.grist.org/
