The Origin of Garbage Disposers

The podcast delves into the history of garbage disposers, tracing back to a time when people were less wasteful, repurposing food scraps for other uses rather than throwing them away. With the rise of commercialization and urbanization, cities faced increasing challenges with food waste accumulation, leading to health and sanitation problems. Engineers at General Electric pioneered the concept of garbage disposers as a solution to efficiently manage food waste, promoting convenience and sustainability in American kitchens.