This Earth Month (why should it only be one day?), we’re highlighting the innovative people, places, and technologies paving the way to a more sustainable future. We’ll journey thousands of miles away and back to our own backyard to introduce you to the thought leaders making a serious mark on the eco-movement—and share how you can do the same. Get ready, get set, get inspired to go green.   No matter where you go in the world, as long as there are people, there will be trash. It's a sad reality that every quaint town and bustling city is dotted with sidewalk bins of crumpled wrappers, Dumpsters filled with food scraps, and forgotten bottles. Trash, it seems, is the great unifier, whether we like it or not. But what if it didn't have to be that way?   "People in the U.S. need the resources and the incentive to make separating their trash easy," explains Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of global waste reduction company TerraCycle. "Asking residents to separate their waste involves them in the waste management process. Understanding how different products and packaging fit into the current recycling infrastructure may help change the way people consume and buy."