Human and animal waste can replace many fertilizers if managed better and used closer to farms, improving farming systems.

Inside every cell, a cleanup operation runs around the clock. Proteins are constantly damaged by wear and tear. Some can be repaired, while others must be dismantled and recycled. When this system ...

On many coastlines around the world, piles of discarded oyster and mussel shells are a common sight—the leftovers of a global ...

Researchers have identified more than 600,000 microbial proteins capable of breaking down natural and synthetic plastics, ...

A new study from Cornell University reveals that human and animal waste could theoretically replace a massive portion of ...

The world is wasting food on a staggering scale. This UN day is facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) with the support from ...

LANSING, MI — Opponents of a controversial metro Detroit area hazardous waste landfill have filed an administrative appeal that seeks to overturn the state’s expansion approval. The March 24 filing ...

Nairobi, 27 March 2026 — Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March, 20 cities worldwide have been named the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste, an initiative led by the UN Secretary ...

Epoch Biodesign has developed a process that uses enzymes to break down plastic waste into reusable raw materials, positioning discarded textiles as an alternative to petroleum in plastic production.

Northeastern states concerned with contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge are moving forward with new projects and proposed legislation meant to better manage the ...

The Environmental Services Department of El Paso, Texas, has constructed six new cells at the Greater El Paso Landfill, covering 65 acres and representing a $20 million investment, funded by solid ...