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

“You should definitely pay attention to where you put your food waste, and you should feel good you live in a place where compost is an option.”

Buck Rogers surely couldn’t have seen this one coming, but at NASA’s request, University of Florida researchers have figured out how to turn human waste -- yes, that kind -- into rocket fuel.

Disposing of unwanted or outdated lab chemicals has always been somewhat of a troublesome, expensive, and sometimes outright dangerous process. Ironically, the introduction in the UK of legislation designed to make this practice simpler has not, in our experience, always had the desired effect.

New research indicates that nearly a quarter of all e-waste generated by developed countries floods into just seven developing countries.

Sandia National Laboratories is developing computer models that show how radioactive waste interacts with soil and sediments, shedding light on waste disposal and how to keep contamination away from drinking water.

Characterize chemical waste correctly to ensure safety & avoid fines and penalties.