Thursday Experiment -- Cast Iron Pancakes & Bagless Trash

This Thursday I am reporting on the results of two cutting-edge case studies.

Study 1: The Effect of Cast Iron Skillet on the Shape of Pancakes
Research Question: Is it possible to make pancakes that don't get wrinkled while using a cast iron skillet?
Results: Yes. All the pancakes turned out beautifully. I started with some butter in the pan, but did not need to re-grease as I went along.
Observations: Although this study is limited by the fact that it is a case study, and the small sample size (only 15 pancakes), it seems to indicate that it is possible to get satisfactory pancake production using cast iron. The pancakes also have a high iron content, which may prevent anemia.

Study 2: Trash without Plastic Bags: Aesthetic and Environmental Effects
Research Question: What happens when kitchen trash is put into the trashcan with no plastic liner bag?
Method: Family puts all kitchen trash (food scraps, wrappers, etc.) into small trashcan with no liner.
Results: The subjects noticed a rank odor. When the trash was emptied into the dumpster, the bottom of the trashcan was covered with stinky food particles. Subject had to rinse the trashcan 4 times before it was aesthetically acceptable again. Subject reported feeling like she was "going to hurl" when she emptied the trash.
Observations: Further study is necessary, but it appears that at least in this family, although using no plastic bag may help the environment, it is aesthetically unacceptable. It may also be a boon to the raccoons, who will surely have easier access to their snacks without having to rip open a bag when they go into the dumpster. This is an important area for future research.

Is anybody aware of any other studies about trash? What do the plastic free people do? I don't have a disposal, and I can't compost all my kitchen trash (not enough worms yet), so I have quite a bit of soggy, organic trash. BLECH.