It’s a well-established idea that most people don’t think about where their trash goes once they’ve disposed of it, and individuals without connections to the waste industry usually will not spend a lot of time contemplating the intricate relationships between humans, retail and commercial systems, and the physical waste created in urban areas. We do not have a famous New York City garbage museum where people can go to look at the history of garbage. However, a very insightful piece recently posted on CityLimits.org entitled, “Landfill Legacies of New York City” looks at what has happened to large areas of the city since the original

Too many business owners do not take the time to evaluate the physical properties that they use to offer products and services to consumers. The problem of the absentee owner contributes to many preventable accidents around New York City and other areas simply because no one takes on the responsibility of keeping business locations safe. Although these kinds of problems exist even in large chain businesses or franchises, they are often more evident in small local businesses without corporate oversight. Regardless of the industry or profession, every business leader has to keep the customer’s safety, as well as the safety of visitors, at the forefront