Leachate Collection Layer Regardless of whether a landfill has an engineered landfill liner system installed, leachate collection is still an important issue. If a bottom liner system is installed, it is usually covered with a protective layer of sand or...
Good landfill design is essential for safe waste disposal and for protecting environmental integrity of soil, air and water (groundwater and surface water systems). Landfills are typically also designed in order to maximize the amount of waste that can be...
A recent landslide at a Chinese landfill on 20th December 2015 left more than 70 people dead or missing, received worldwide attention to landfill safety. The incident, which has been declared a man-made disaster resulted due to breaches...
This article is part 2 in a series on Landfill gas - Read Waste Not Want Not (Part 1): Waste as a Source of Renewable Energy Some landfill sites have programs and mechanisms in place to sort and recycle waste....
We are constantly reminded that we need to live sustainably. To minimize our carbon footprint, we need to save water, save electricity, and when it comes to waste, we are repeatedly told to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The reason for...
After two weeks of negotiations, world leaders attending the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris have finally reached a ground-breaking deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in a ramped up effort to curb global warming. The key...
The recent mass shootings in Paris shocked the civilized world to the core. This was followed by a mass shooting spree in San Bernardino, which was a lot closer to home. I recently learned that Michael Wetzel, who was a...
When it comes to global warming and climate change, carbon dioxide is a major culprit. Although not the most potent greenhouse gas, it is one of the most abundant, and is produced both naturally and by human activities. To curb...
There is an ever increasing global awareness regarding the negative impact of urban waste on the surrounding natural environment (land, water and air), as well as its impact on human health. However, managing waste effectively involves substantial costs as well...
