Native Citizen recently had the pleasure of hosting an event that got everyone talking—about trash. But not in the way you might think.
Mobi Waste, started when Lane, son of Stacy Richardson (founder) was asked to help build a mobile onsite, waterless device that reduces the volume of trash by up to 70%. Now, they are redefining what it means to manage waste. Stacy's son came up with the concept as a student—designing a patented, waterless system that breaks down trash to a fraction of its original size. We saw a bin holding a sliver of shredded plastic, when in fact, it was holding 60 water bottles!
Beyond Waste Reduction – Creating a Circular Economy
Mobi Waste doesn’t just shrink trash—it transforms it into opportunity. Partnering with schools, businesses, and artists, they’ve created a ripple effect of sustainability and creativity:
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Artists are using reduced waste in innovative, mixed-media art pieces.
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Schools can turn materials into school uniforms, and cafeteria food waste into compost.
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STEM & Entrepreneurship Academy gives students the tools to become leaders and transform discarded resources into new value streams that benefit their schools, communities, and the planet.
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Businesses benefit from lower trash pickup costs or by repurposing materials into new products.
On the non-profit side, Mobi Waste Outreach brings educational programs to schools, inspiring the next generation to take action toward a greener future.
The Mission – Give Back. Feed the Earth. Stop the Landfill.
Mobi Waste’s philosophy is simple yet powerful:
Give it back to the community.
Feed the Earth through composting and resource reuse.
Make the landfill the last stop for waste that can’t be repurposed.
The impact is already being felt locally, with Mobi Waste empowering Women-Owned Waste Solutions (WOWS) in Houston and beyond. Their vision is to scale this model to communities across the country.
Movers, Shakers, and Change-Makers
Our Native Citizen Studio was buzzing with energy during the event. We welcomed school superintendents, local precinct leaders, bankers, oil and gas executives, and community advocates—all eager to explore how they could play a part in building a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Get Involved
Mobi Waste and Mobi Waste Outreach have set a fundraising goal of $125,000 to expand their reach, technology, and educational initiatives.
Donate here to join the movement toward a zero-waste world.
Learn more about Mobi Waste, Inc. or Mobi Waste Outreach and see how you can help transform trash into a valuable resource.
Mobi Waste Inc., is an innovative woman owned company, focused on reducing overall volumes of food and related waste utilizing a mobile, onsite, waterless, waste reduction device. This patented high torque feed system condenses plastic, paper, Styrofoam, and packaging into consistent particles reducing solid waste 25% to 70%. We were excited to host Mobi Waste's event at our Native Citizen Montrose Studio as it aligns with our values, and we hope to partner for more events in the future.
—Native Citizen Team
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