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Emerging Contaminant Concerns Drive Changes in Sludge Management
2024-04-16 14:25:52| Waste Age
About 50 percent of sludge has been land applied in the U.S. historically, though now states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are starting to scrutinize this practice as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), microplastics, and other emerging contaminants hit the radar. The concern is that these toxins will leak into groundwater, streams, and rivers; but needing to find alternative management methods is not without challenges.
Category:Energy and Environment
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Composting Consortium Releases Compostable Packaging Research
2024-04-16 13:00:00| Waste Age
Category: Energy and Environment
Select Tim Hortons Locations to Test Recyclable Beverage Lids for Six Weeks
2024-04-16 13:00:00| Waste Age
Popular coffee chain Tim Hortons is testing out recyclable lids for hot beverages in an attempt to reduce the restaurant's use of single-use plastics.
Category: Energy and Environment