With the increasing population worldwide, waste generation is multiplying uncontrollably. Municipalities find it challenging to manage such wastes for further separation, recycling, transformation and ...

We’ve reached the point in design evolution where garbage bins are improving the quality of life for the communities they serve.

Instead of scheduled collection days, Solid Waste said Houston residents would call 311 to request heavy trash collection.

A recent study has introduced a new method for recycling electronic waste, offering a promising solution to one of the most pressing environmental challenges today. Scientists have devised a process ...

Binghamton PhD student Tianzheng Liu, left, and Department of Biomedical Engineering Professor Sha Jin have developed a method to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic. According to the U.S.

Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new chemical process which upcycles polyesters, including PET in plastic bottles, to morpholine amide, a versatile and ...

SCRANTON — The city plans to hire Waste Management of Dunmore to process recycling materials for five years starting early next month. Scranton City Council on Tuesday unanimously introduced a ...

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