At this point, pretty much everyone is aware that plastic drinking straws are bad for the environment, namely the animals that inhabit our oceans, rivers, and lakes. But that’s just one small aspect of the global waste problem we’re currently facing. Becoming aware of the impact of straws began a… Continue reading
Recycling is an environmental industry buzzword. Cooking oil is one of the most used products around the world. However, it also is one of the most common environmental pollutants. The environmental effects of used cooking oil have been widely documented. In this article, we will discuss the top benefits of… Continue reading
Waste management at military facilities demands an integrated framework based on the conventional waste management hierarchy of 4Rs – reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery of energy. Waste reduction (or waste minimization) is the top-most solution to reduce waste generation at military facilities which demands close cooperation among different departments, including… Continue reading
Even the fastest growing economies often fail at effectively managing the massive quantities of waste generated. Whether you’re a homeowner cleaning up after a renovation project, or a construction company with ongoing construction site waste management requirements or a hospital generating biomedical wastes , it’s important that you’re familiar with… Continue reading
We deal with waste every day and it is becoming problematic. It is our responsibility to become aware of our own personal impact to the environment. It is also our duty to think about the consequences of generating waste on public health and natural ecosystems. In this article, we will… Continue reading