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In the time it takes you to read this sentence — say, four seconds — the world produces nearly 60 metric tons of plastic, almost entirely out of fossil fuels. That’s about 53,000 metric tons an hour, ...

Discover the top 5 innovative ideas for reusing waste, showcasing how researchers are transforming garbage into valuable resources. From converting beer brewing byproducts into batteries to generating ...

CONWAY (KATV) — Recycling in Arkansas has made great strides since it was first brought to our attention in the early 90s, in fact at first glance many people thought it was a crazy idea. One of the ...

With a horizon goal to send humans to Mars, NASA continues to develop technologies needed to send humans farther into the solar system than ever before. One area ripe for innovation that could have ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Food is the largest component of the metro region’s garbage: about 18% of our overall disposed waste —more than any other material by far. Businesses are responsible for more than ...

The phone or computer you’re reading this on may not be long for this world. Maybe you’ll drop it in water, or your dog will make a chew toy of it, or it’ll reach obsolescence. If you can’t repair it ...

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and Fresno, California-based ERI have announced that New York City’s e-cycleNYC program has received an Ash Center’s Government Innovators Network ...

Applications are now open for the Whanganui District Council’s annual Waste Minimisation Fund. It aims to support any local ...

When we talk about sustainability, we often talk about it in pieces — recycling here, green waste there, landfill reduction somewhere else. But the real environmental test is cradle to grave: where ...