Study calls for dealing with waste before it burdens an emergency response

Serious fines and penalties are possible if waste is not handled according to regulations

E-waste from refrigerators, televisions, computers, monitors, mobile phones, and video game consoles is an ever-increasing burden to landfills and the recycling industry

Poultry excrement could partially replace coal as a renewable energy source, according to Ben-Gurion University researchers

Sterilwave 100 is a compact solution for the decontamination of potentially hazardous medical waste, complying with environment protection requirements and the strictest international regulations

Improperly managed hazardous wastes pose serious threats to human health and the environment

About half of the landfills in the US collect and burn methane, mitigating the danger but still contributing to atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide levels

Nagoya University-based research team develops new highly efficient catalyst for breaking resistant chemical bonds, paving the way for easier recycling of plastic waste

First evidence for new molecular structure could open doors to chemical solutions for environmental problems

Determining who is responsible for cleaning up the waste could also lead to political disputes not considered before