More than two dozen cities nationwide have either banned plastic grocery bags in some cases even paper bags entirelyhave imposed a fee for using them in order to encourage the use of reusable bags. Other cities are considering similar action. However, such policies have hidden costs that are virtually ignored. …
Mais »Other voices: Plastic bag bans hold hidden costs
More than two dozen cities nationwide have either banned plastic grocery bags in some cases even paper bags entirelyhave imposed a fee for using them in order to encourage the use of reusable bags. Other cities are considering similar action. However, such policies have hidden costs that are virtually ignored. …
Mais »Other voices: Plastic bag bans hold hidden costs
More than two dozen cities nationwide have either banned plastic grocery bags in some cases even paper bags entirelyhave imposed a fee for using them in order to encourage the use of reusable bags. Other cities are considering similar action. However, such policies have hidden costs that are virtually ignored. …
Mais »TerraCycle tries to revolutionize disposable diapers
One of the dirtiest and most demonized portions of the municipal waste stream may soon be diverted from its centuries-long decomposition site: landfills. Link:
Mais »TerraCycle tries to ‘revolutionize’ disposable diapers
One of the dirtiest and most demonized portions of the municipal waste stream may soon be diverted from its centuries-long decomposition site: landfills. Link: http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/email.html?id=1327417069
Mais »TerraCycle tries to ‘revolutionize’ disposable diapers
One of the dirtiest and most demonized portions of the municipal waste stream may soon be diverted from its centuries-long decomposition site: landfills. Link to full article
Mais »Revolutionary New Process Turns Biomass Waste into Fuel Oil
A University of Maine engineer and his research team have discovered a revolutionary new chemical process that can transform forest residues, along with other materials such as municipal solid waste, grasses, and construction wastes into hydrocarbon fuel oil products. Link:
Mais »Revolutionary New Process Turns Biomass Waste into Fuel Oil
A University of Maine engineer and his research team have discovered a revolutionary new chemical process that can transform forest residues, along with other materials such as municipal solid waste, grasses, and construction wastes into hydrocarbon fuel oil products. Link to full article
Mais »Revolutionary New Process Turns Biomass Waste into Fuel Oil
A University of Maine engineer and his research team have discovered a revolutionary new chemical process that can transform forest residues, along with other materials such as municipal solid waste, grasses, and construction wastes into hydrocarbon fuel oil products. Link: http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/Revolutionary-New-Process-Turns-Biomass-Waste-into-Fuel-Oil.html
Mais »A Burning Question: Should Waste-to-Energy Qualify as Renewable?
When you think about renewable energy sources, what comes to mind? Solar panelswind turbines, maybe even hydropower? Youre probably NOT thinking about trash,to be more precise, municipal solid waste. Link:
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