Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize what happens to common household waste: 'Powerful'

The branched versions of these plastics match how bendable and tough typical grocery bag material is. They actually beat ...
Troy Record

Public reminded about dangers of improper disposal of dangerous materials in household trash

TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Patrick Madden and officials with the city’s Department of Public Works are highlighting the potential dangers to city employees created by residents throwing away hazardous ...
Forbes

UBQ Materials’ Waste-Based Thermoplastic Is Preventing Methane And Enabling Circular Manufacturing

About 2 billion tons of waste are discarded every year, a number that is growing annually, the equivalent to the weight of 10 million airplanes. When this waste is buried in landfills, the organic ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Experts issue warning about common waste items that can spark fires: 'It can spread in seconds'

"Intense heat and sudden flames." Experts issue warning about common waste items that can spark fires: 'It can spread in ...
The Advocate

Household hazardous materials being collected Saturday

Are cleaning products, fertilizers and other hazardous household materials cluttering your house? The city-parish is holding its seasonal hazardous material collection day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hoodline

Jefferson Parish Hosts Household Hazardous Material Collection Event in LaSalle Park

Jefferson Parish organizes a household hazardous waste collection event for safe disposal of certain materials.
Alaska Public Media

Anchorage residents can reuse hazardous waste materials through this program

Anchorage residents can pick up previously-used hazardous waste materials at Solid Waste Services for free. The Household Hazardous Waste “Reuse” station is one of many initiatives at the facility ...