April 10, 2018
Battery recycling underlies elevated lead in African soils
Of all the recycling industries in the world, lead-acid battery recycling is one of the most profitable — and one of the most toxic. In the U.S., …
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August 24, 2015
Ultraviolet lights the way for rare earth recycling
The 17 rare earth elements, widely used in everyday devices from cellphones to magnets and fluorescent lights, aren’t all that rare. They are …
July 20, 2012
Trash-to-treasure: Turning nonrecycled waste into low-carbon fuel
Americans produce more than four pounds of trash per person per day, amounting to 20 percent of the world’s waste. Although recycling rates have …
January 5, 2012
Saving Energy and Water Through Superior Sanitation
Have you ever thought about using your urine to fertilize your tomatoes and cucumbers? Full of nutrients like phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen, …
January 5, 2012
Paving the way for electronic waste recycling
Americans throw away a couple million tons of unwanted computers, cell phones, TVs and other electronics every year. Researchers in China, a …