How Long Does Everyday Waste Take To Break Down After Disposal?

Everyday items like clothing, plastics and packaging can last centuries. Here’s how long they tend to breakdown and why ...
Case Western Reserve University

How to Dispose of Chemical Waste

Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It cannot be disposed of in regular trash or in the sewer system.
NPR

Reduce, reuse, redirect outrage: How plastic-makers used recycling as a fig leaf

The plastics industry has worked for decades to convince people and policymakers that recycling would keep waste out of landfills and the environment. Consumers sort their trash so plastic packaging ...
The Conversation

Plastic recycling is failing – here’s how the world must respond

Cressida Bowyer receives funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Flotilla Foundation Keiron Roberts receives funding from UNEP, Innovate UK and Research England Stephanie Northen has ...
Business Insider

Waste-management facilities are using AI to turn trash into recycled treasure

Millions of recyclable materials are put into incorrect waste streams every year. The UK startup Greyparrot uses AI to help mitigate environmental harm from improper waste disposal. This article is ...