Texas Tech to Study Fireworks Perchlorate Contamination Impact on Water
In a significant move to safeguard water resources and ensure clean drinking water, the EPA has awarded a grant of nearly $2.5 million for the research.
Kaleigh Harrison
Contributing Writer
Advancing Recycling Rates: NLCRC’s Role in Transitioning to a Circular Economy
Increasing recycling rates in the United States presents a significant opportunity to address the growing issue of plastic waste.
Calculating Biodiversity Footprint: A New Challenge for Corporations
University of Jyväskylä in Finland has initiated a pilot project that presents a new way for companies to evaluate their sway on biodiversity. The project aims to offer a method that other companies and organizations can use to assess their influence on nature.
The Environmental Impact of Iron Oxide Pigments: Challenges and Solutions
Iron oxide pigments (natural or synthetic iron oxides) are gaining in popularity in diverse industries such as construction, paints and coatings, plastics, and textiles. Sought after for their ability to provide color and durability to products, they are both cost-effective and eco-friendly relative to other colorants.
How Can the Refrigeration Industry Adapt to Reduce GHG Emissions?
In response to changing regulations, Epta Group has partnered with Energy Recovery to integrate the pressure exchanger technology into their latest refrigeration system.
Plastic Waste Management for a Sustainable Future
With an ever-growing population and increased consumption, the amount of plastic waste generated worldwide has skyrocketed, leading to severe environmental problems such as pollution and habitat destruction.
Consumer-Facing Initiatives: General Mills’ Latest Push for Regenerative Agriculture
During Earth Month (April), consumers can learn about and support the regenerative agriculture farmer-led movement.
Wasted Food: Rethinking Our Perceptions and Practices
In 2022, Feeding America salvaged 3.6 billion pounds of groceries to provide sustenance to families experiencing food insecurity.
Republic Services Acquires California’s first Anaerobic Digester
North State Bioenergy has recently been acquired by Republic Services, with the intention of entering the anaerobic digestion business. The facility is located 70 miles north of Sacramento in Oroville, California.
Train Derailment Leads to Diesel Spill on Tribal Lands
The derailment of two BNSF trains in Arizona and Washington state on the 9th of March are raising awareness of health and safety concerns on U.S Railways.
ABF Freight System Inc to Pay Civil Penalties for Clean Water Act Non-Compliance
ABF will pay a civil penalty of $535,000, a portion of which will be directed to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the state of Nevada, and the state of Maryland.
Fire at Alabama Landfill Raises Concern About Gaps in Regulations.
In recent years, the importance of eco-friendly waste management has become more apparent than ever. However, not all waste management facilities operate with environmental responsibility in mind.