Grist

Does the plastics industry support waste pickers? It’s complicated.

Around the world, an estimated 20 million people make a living by collecting discarded plastic, aluminum, and other refuse from dumpsites and landfills and selling it to recyclers. They’re called ...
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The importance of safe and compliant construction waste disposal in London

Construction projects never truly stop across the capital. From home extensions and loft conversions to full property refurbishments and commercial fit-outs, development is constant. But behind every ...
WRIC

‘The younger you catch them, the younger you get them interested’: Henrico students learn about managing waste, importance of recycling

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Dozens of middle and high schoolers exploring sustainability careers got hands-on experience on Monday, Sept. 22. Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) were closed for a ...
Daily Emerald

UO’s Zero Waste Program plays important role in university’s recycling process

The Ducks came close again. In No. 2 Oregon acrobatics and tumbling’s (5-2) second loss of the season to No. 1 Baylor University (9-0),... Spring football is underway. There’s no change at the most ...
The Spokesman-Review

‘Important moment’ reached for Eastern WA’s leak-prone Hanford radioactive waste tanks

Hanford site workers have reached a key environmental cleanup milestone, emptying radioactive waste from a second tank farm. “This is an important moment in our Hanford cleanup effort,” said Brian ...