Articles related to "Municipal Solid Waste"

A new form of waste disposal - plasma gasification - may provide municipalities with an efficient, quiet and clean way to dispose of their solid waste.

Trash cans continue to enlarge as the amount of municipal solid waste increases. Yet, when compared to a few decades ago, statistics reflect a greener attitude.

One of the most plentiful alternative energy sources is biomass energy. It is plentiful, renewable and also recovers and recycles waste and waste by-products.

Recycling is the most important of the three R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Recycling Paper, aluminum, glass and plastic produce large savings in energy and materials.

In Accra, the Capital of Ghana, there are three main issues contributing to an enormous waste problem: privatization, rural to urban migration, and a strong urban bias.

What are some ways you can help the environment by making small changes in your home? Read more ... because being green also means saving green (money!).

Hong Kong remains a monument to consumerism, but there is a growing awareness in this Special Administrative Region of China of the need to protect the environment.

Autoclave is a device used to sterilize medical supplies and equipment above their boiling point, and is an indispensable part of every doctor's office and hospital.

Composting is man's way of letting nature do its thing, only faster. Tumbling composters allow the user to rotate the compost easily, which speeds up decomposition.

Recycling programs, such as curbside recycling and drop off centers, reduce household waste. Problems with recycling programs can reduce the rate of recycling.

Compost provides a wealth of nutrients and organic matter for use in soil amendments for home gardens. Plants will be stronger and healthier when composting is used.

By 2050 there may be 9 billion of us. This will put a huge strain on our planet, leading to poverty, unemployment and starvation for many.

With Apple's new approach to environmental responsibilities, perhaps it will set an example for other companies to follow and reduce e-waste and its consequences.

Learn about alternatives to bubble wrap, packing peanuts and other packaging supplies, as well as tips to reduce packaging waste.