Waste Management

U.S. wastewater plants could process more organic waste. Economics, feedstock supply and methane controls will determine which projects can scale.

A review of more than 100 landfill studies finds the highest pollutant readings are not always the most hazardous, a gap that can misdirect cleanup spending.

Fashion brands are joining forces to expand supplier access to clean energy. Financing and emissions reporting remain critical challenges to their success.

St Austell Brewery reports a 49% drop in total waste since 2023 after standardizing bins, training staff and auditing results across its 45 managed pubs.

U.S. manufacturing growth is driving hazardous waste demand. A new study estimates billions in economic losses if treatment capacity fails to keep pace.

EPA is nearing a PFAS discharge rule for chemical makers while pushing its metal-finishing PFAS rule to February 2027, and platers should track both.

Amazon is testing lower-carbon aluminum in Ohio data center cabling. The project could gauge whether cleaner materials can scale across hyperscale construction.

New York awarded $35 million for stormwater, flood resilience and wastewater planning projects, with another $45 million opening for applications in October.

EPA lowered Butte's residential lead cleanup level from 1,200 to 456 ppm, and thousands of previously cleared properties are getting a second look.

Trump revoked the 2009 Chesapeake Bay framework and told EPA to press states on stormwater fees, shifting restoration coordination risk downstream.

Fish may be more sensitive to antidepressants than human models suggest. The finding may reshape how water utilities and regulators assess pharmaceutical risks.

North Carolina's $455 million PFAS settlement adds a $135 million reserve to protect cleanup obligations that outlast the underlying lawsuit itself.

Lake Powell has dropped to a quarter of capacity, and the rules governing the river expire this year, reshaping site decisions for chipmakers and data centers.

Manufacturers are moving water availability earlier into site selection as drought, competing demand, permits, and infrastructure reshape long-term operations.

Florida's newly completed C-23 Canal project can divert up to 112,000 gallons per minute away from the St. Lucie Estuary toward storage and treatment.

Casablanca is advancing a 126 MW waste-to-energy plant near Mediouna. The facility is designed to process 1.5 million tonnes of non-recyclable waste each year.

Montana Tech's first environmental engineering camp gives high school students hands-on experience as demand for environmental talent continues to grow.

Smart DRS has processed 150,000 reusable cup returns in four months. The system is now being tested across festivals, arenas and seasonal venues.

Trinity is expanding its stormwater business with the acquisition of Verux. The deal now adds California expertise in water quality and construction compliance.

A greener MOF process could lower energy use and production expenses. Birmingham researchers say it still removes more than 90% of lead from contaminated water.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 35 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
Environment + Energy Leader