Landfills are supposed to be the end of the line. But chemicals aren't staying buried. Some are seeping, leaking, and even wafting into the air, threatening ecosystems and public health alike. As landfills grow with rising global populations, so too...
As mountains of municipal solid waste continue to rise, something brews below. That something is landfill leachate, a potent cocktail of household waste streams quietly seeping into our ecosystems and threatening water safety across the globe. Leachate isn’t just dirty...
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is experiencing a renaissance, fueled by innovative strategies that are boosting methane yield, reducing waste, and transforming organic byproducts into renewable energy. Recent scientific advancements are helping operators reimagine the future of AD, from optimizing feedstock to...
Across the U.S., new recycling technologies are transforming how we recover valuable materials and helping protect workers in the process. At WM’s Cascade Recycling Center in Washington state, a $40 million upgrade has created one of the most advanced material...
Electronic waste is piling up fast, with global projections reaching 80 million metric tons by 2030. But thanks to a breakthrough by researchers at Cornell University, that trash could soon become treasure, both for resource recovery and the planet. A...
The U.S. wastes over 30% of all food produced, costing billions and fueling methane emissions from landfills. In response, the USDA, EPA, and FDA recently launched a long-overdue plan: the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling...
After six years of dormancy, the Ojai Valley Organics (OVO) recycling facility has reopened, offering a powerful example of community-driven environmental stewardship and innovation in organics recycling. Operated by Progressive Environmental Industries (PEI), the facility on Old Baldwin Road is...
Cities and organizations across North America are accelerating organics recycling and waste diversion thanks to a wave of new funding initiatives—many supported by state and federal programs. In Michigan, $5.6 million in Circular Economy Grants were awarded through the NextCycle...
Going green in the lab? Turns out, it's not just about hugging trees, it's about smart science! Labs everywhere are getting serious about sustainability, and guess what? You don't have to ditch awesome results to be eco-friendly. That's where Viasensor.info...
