Dr. Vijaya Rangari, a scientist at Tuskegee University in Alabama, has engineered a bioplastic claimed to be more flexible than other bioplastics and rapidly biodegradable.
We Just Discovered Bacteria That Can Eat Our Plastic
More than 220 million tons of plastic are produced each year, and despite greater emphasis on recycling programs, much of it gets dumped in landfills.
A Behind The Scenes Battle To Divert L.A.’s Stormwater From Going To Waste
The first wave of ‘Miracle March’ storms in California offset three dry weeks in February and improved storage in some reservoirs.
Sort It Out: How High Tech Equipment Results in High Recovery Rate – And Even Higher Profits
The recycling industry’s challenges run deep: some mixed-waste streams contaminate good materials and clog plant equipment.
Using Graywater and Stormwater to Enhance Local Water Supplies: An Assessment of Risks, Costs, and Benefits
Graywater and stormwater capture and use can expand local water availability while providing additional benefits.