New catalyst could make mixed plastic waste recyclable in one chemical step

Ever wondered where your plastics end up? A PET bottle can be washed, shredded, melted and given a second life. But most ...
WWMT

Portage Public Schools, City removing soil after PFAS detected at Amberly Elementary site

Portage Public Schools (PPS) is removing soil from the Amberly Elementary construction site after discovering levels of PFAS ...

A Landfill in Indonesia Caught Fire Over a Week Ago. It’s Still Burning.

Toxic fumes have sickened nearby residents. Lawmakers and activists say the blaze is an indication of the country’s ...

Is a Lake Charles recycling plant polluting the Calcasieu River? State and federal agencies are now investigating

A Lake Charles recycling plant may be spilling scrap material into the Calcasieu River, and state and federal agencies say there is no permit authorizing it ...
AZoCleantech

Scientists Turn Urine and Wood Ash into Green Ammonia and High-Value Fertilizer

The urinash process offers a novel approach to fertilizer production, converting waste into green ammonia and calcium ...
Waste Advantage Magazine

How the University of Pittsburgh Keeps Tons of E-Waste from Landfills Each Year

In Pennsylvania, it’s illegal to put electronics in the trash, in part because e-waste in landfills leach toxic heavy metals like lithium, mercury and lead into groundwater and soil, negatively ...
WRAL

Future of South Wake Landfill, nearing capacity in Apex, up for discussion

Neighbors have a chance on Tuesday to learn about the future of the South Wake Landfill, located on the border of Apex and Holly Springs. Wake County leaders say the landfill, which opened in 2008, is ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Sequel in the Works with Jim Carrey, Ron Howard (Exclusive)

Universal and Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer are in development on the sequel to the 2000 film. By Aaron Couch Film Editor It’s going to be merry Grinchmas all over again. Universal and Imagine ...
Iowa Public Radio

Iowa landfills are filling up fast. Here’s how they’re planning for the future

A compactor flattens truckloads of waste at the Boone County Landfill. Administrator John Roosa says the landfill receives 200-500 tons of waste per day. Every week on trash day, truckloads of waste ...
AZFamily

Massive landfill fire in Surprise could take days to contain, officials say

SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — A landfill fire continues to burn in the West Valley, and it could be several days before it’s extinguished. The fire broke out around 7 a.m. Friday at WM’s Northwest ...
POWER Magazine

Verogy Starts Work on Solar Facilities at Municipal Landfills

A Connecticut-based developer of distributed energy resources said it has begun construction on solar power installations at four municipal landfill sites in that state. Verogy, a West ...
Waste Advantage Magazine

Fire Prevention in Transfer Stations, MRFs, and Landfills

As fire incidents continue to rise, facilities must stay proactive and adaptable. Fire prevention is not just a safety requirement, but also a core operational responsibility. Fire hazards in the ...