Tag: Recycling of Waste Materials

So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up.

The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way.

Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work?

Many plastics that carry the “chasing arrows” symbol, like soda cups and yogurt tubs, are rarely recycled. A new California law is raising the bar.

Would You Drink Wastewater? What if It Was Beer?

In an era of drought, turning treated wastewater into drinking water may be the future. Utility companies are working with breweries to get people past the “ick factor.”

New York City Residents Will Soon Have to Compost Their Food Scraps

The City Council is set to pass a bill on Thursday requiring New Yorkers to separate their food waste from regular trash, with mandatory composting coming to all five boroughs by next year.

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