Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called "forever ...

A research team has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact typically associated with metal recycling ...

Almost 80% of plastic in the waste stream ends up in landfills or accumulates in the environment. Scientists have now developed a technology that converts a conventionally unrecyclable mixture of ...

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness about the negative impact of traditional waste disposal methods on our environment. As a result, individuals and organizations have started ...

New research supports the value of household-level waste separation. But policies must also carefully consider consumer ...

Most wastes generated in the laboratories and shops located on campus are prohibited from disposal in the regular trash or down the drain. Many of these wastes are regulated under the federal Resource ...

A new study links increased plastic waste imports to measurable increases in PM2.5 near waste disposal sites in Indonesia.