Dyno-Rod partnered with Central Saint Martin’s to develop the ‘Toilet of the future’ with three designs by graduates to address health concerns and eco-sustainability to help future generations. See designs here.
Currently In the Camden and Westminster areas of London, special barcodes have been added to the top of recycling bins so users can scan them using a smartphone in order to win vouchers for high street shops and West End theatres.
Good signs of environmental awareness in the UK between 2010 and 2012. Houshold waste production decreased and recycling increased. On average a person produces around 400 kg of waste a year.
A former airline pilot in South London, Jim introduced the then unheard of drain cleaning machine which was already a huge success in the US.
Landfilling (reclaiming wetlands near cities with layers of garbage, ash and dirt) became a popular waste disposal method.
A Dyno drains engineer gruesomely uncovered the remains of a body, in the drains of serial killer ‘The Muswell Hill Murderer’ Dennis Nilsen’s flats, helping to identify him and obtaining the evidence needed for his conviction.
Bottles began to be recycled with a small reward for the first time. Schweppes and other drink manufactures paid for returned bottles.
Rivers were the main destination for waste in the 19th Century. In 1859 England's Parliament was shut down by the waste-stench of River Thames.
Scrap metals were in high demand in pre-industrial Europe. They could be melted down to create cheaper weapons.
Thomas Crapper often gets incorrectly credited for inventing the toilet. Mild comfort for the Englishman with the unfortunate surname. However, his company manufactured WC’s which were a success before WWI.
12th Century monks in Hampshire were also plumbers. They built stone or wooden lavatories leading to the sea to flush the sewage away.
In 5th Century Britain recycling was necessary to survive. Even graves were robbed for pottery and cooking utensils.
Even the Romans recycled. Bronze coins were often collected and turned into statues. These statues were then sold for a higher value than the original coins.
Mayan Indians in Central America had already created waste dumps. However, a common problem was that they burned or even exploded frequently!