WASTE MANAGEMENT

Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Revamping Waste with a Composting-Biofiltration Technique

Composting is a smart way to recycle waste, but it often loses nitrogen, which is bad for the process. Biofiltration, a new method, can catch and change gaseous emissions into something useful. A recent study looked into how well a system that combines composting and biofiltration could keep nitroge

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Info Help Fix the Gap in Ag Plastic Waste Management?

Have you ever wondered if giving people the right information can change how they act? It's a big question, especially when it comes to something like managing agricultural plastic waste. The idea is simple: tell people what's good for the environment, and they'll do it. But does it really work? In

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

New York City: Mandatory Composting or Just More Waste?

Starting October 6th, New Yorkers will have to compost their food scraps at home. Fines for non-compliance begin in April next year. Supporters say this will tackle the city's rat problem and help fight climate change. But is it worth the effort? Our recycling program is already struggling, and the

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Aug 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Minnesota's Unconventional Waste: 20 Items You Can't Trash!

In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, there's more to the waste management story than meets the eye! Minnesota has a unique list of 20 items that are strictly prohibited from being tossed into the trash and banned from landfills. From hazardous materials to common household items, this eco-conscious state i

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