Absent some radical change in human behavior, people are likely to keep generating garbage for the foreseeable future. In addition to the usual assortment of banana peels and candy bar wrappers, humans are likely to generate increasing amounts of waste from electronic equipment, commonly known as “e-waste.” Consultants with biology or chemistry backgrounds may find work in developing countries where the unregulated disposal of e-waste can cause pollution, or in developed countries where workers disposing of these materials need protection from its risks.