Artificial intelligence and automation are impacting some jobs that humans don't always want to do. Robots are being used to sort through waste at recycling centers to combat worker shortages. In some ...

Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are derived from fossil sources. When they end up in the environment, they cause ...

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I am in favor of seeing Pittsfield encourage more ending up in recycling bins and less in the trash. Unfortunately, we need to lead by example. Walk around downtown after a large event such as a Third ...

The April 7 column, “Producer responsibility can turn waste into a resource,” fails to consider that all materials are not recycled at the same rate. In Colorado, roughly five times more paper by ...

This study presents a flexible strategy to convert polyethylene waste into advanced materials, featuring tunable properties ...

Describe waste recycling options as they pertain to construction waste management (CWM) Identify key elements of a CWM plan and how the CWM plan enhances the project's sustainability Explain the ...

TVs can be recycled, and while the process may involve some legwork, it’s often reasonably easy—and easily worth the trouble compared with the alternative. An unwanted TV can feel like an albatross ...

Local environmental groups are reminding Amazon customers that not all the packaging you receive with your products is actually recyclable in San Luis Obispo County. This comes as Jeff Bezos, the ...