Industry 411 - Waste Management

Continuing to explore for and develop new reserves of coal, oil and gas would spell climate catastrophe — that’s not where Americans’ tax dollars should be going.

Members of the executive branch have not yet selected a replacement, said Julie Moore, secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources.

TerraCycle is partnering with Taco Bell and the Mercer County community to divert used hot sauce packets away from landfills.

The pile contains carcinogens, according to a state report. Its contents were illegally dumped there and the offender is the subject of a lawsuit.

Jon Stewart on Tuesday was continuing his campaign for veterans, arguing for the passing of a bill designed to provide healthcare to veterans exposed to toxic 'burn pits' on military bases.

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—San Clemente city officials are pressuring the U.S. Department of Energy to remove over 3.6 millio

The global recycled plastics market was valued at US$ 39442.73 Mn in 2020 growing at a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period.

Over the last century, we have mined more and more raw materials, and manufactured products from those materials. Increased prices for mined raw materials and improved recycling technology have enabled some industries to rely more on recycled materials than ever before. A report by Bob Tita in the Wall Street Journal last week detailed this trend in the aluminum business. According to Tita:

Russian soldiers who seized the site of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster drove their armored vehicles without radiation protection through a highly toxic zone called the “Red Forest,” kicking up clouds of radioactive dust, workers at the site said. The two sources said soldiers in the convoy did not use any anti-radiation gear. The second Chornobyl employee said that was “suicidal” for […]

Japanese koji mold can turn coffee grounds into delicious bars with no negative impact at low cost. The unique upcycling method invented by scientist Tetusji Ishigaki suggests that koji can be an effective tool to achieve a circular economy.

These are something I have not had to think about for a lot of years, but the numbers are compelling. According to our friends at Earth911, there are about 3.3 million tons of disposable diapers tossed into U.S. landfills each year. Can there possibly be a better way? The answer is yes — possibly. The […]

A recently published investigation finds U.S. chemical recycling facilities are making fuel and chemicals, but not new plastics, while generating air pollution and toxic waste. That ‘green tech’ could soon go global.

Morin also once served as mayor of Cranford

As the FBI investigation into Jimmy Hoffa's remains continues, the focus is now on Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano as a lead.

SG Blocks Inc (NASDAQ: SGBX) entered a ten-year exclusive distribution agreement with Sanitec Industries LLC, a sustainable waste management company

Lebanon City Council passed a resolution Monday \

By Elesha George Elesha.george@antiguaobserver.com Healthcare officials and stakeholders responsible for sanitation in Antigua and Barbuda are actively involved in developing a National Medical Waste…

London Mining Network - Holding the Mining Industry to Account

SAIPAN — Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Lt. Gov. Arnold Palacios on Monday said the Marpi landfill is not ready for a universal garbage collection initiative.