Science Jan 21 Why measuring plastic waste is the first step toward managing it Researchers carried out a study in Trinidad and Tobago that applied economic principles to the island nation's plastics management challenge. By Clyde Eiríkur Hull, Eric Williams, The Conversation
Science Nov 29 Watch 7:24 How these Massachusetts farmers are turning manure and food waste into power According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, about 204 million pounds of turkey meat will be thrown away this Thanksgiving. That’s an estimated $293 million worth. As we continue our look at innovative solutions to food waste across the country,… By Allison Aubrey, NPR
Science Nov 28 Watch 6:41 How Americans can change their mindset about wasting food Over the next year, the average American household of four will spend roughly $1800 on food they don't eat. Why do we throw away so much in the kitchen, and how can we cut those losses? Now, the culinary industry… By Allison Aubrey, NPR
Science Jun 23 Is burning trash a good way to dispose of it? Waste incineration in charts Emissions from burning waste worsen environmental inequalities, create financial risks for host communities and reduce incentives to adopt more sustainable waste practices. By Ana Baptista, The Conversation
May 09 Watch 7:32 Dutch businesses work to test the concept of a circular economy By Jeffrey Brown, Jaywon Choe, Lorna Baldwin The Netherlands has become a global leader in implementing the tenets of a “circular economy,” a radical new approach to sustainable living that focuses on reducing consumption, minimizing waste and reusing nearly everything. As Jeffrey Brown reports, some Dutch companies… Continue watching
May 02 How biodegradable plastic bags don’t live up to their name By Vicky Stein Three years in the ocean wasn’t enough to break down a "biodegradable" bag. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 5:39 Contaminated Florence storm waters pose ‘dire’ threat, environmental group warns Duke Energy said Thursday that three inactive coal ash basins in Goldsboro, North Carolina, are underwater after Hurricane Florence. The electric utility said it's monitoring the site and only a small amount of ash has leaked. But the heavy flooding… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 6:04 How the French are burning garbage to heat homes By PBS News Hour In a little more than a week, a recovering Paris will host world leaders for the next UN climate change conference. They hope to come to agreements on how to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Paris itself is innovating one way… Continue watching