How waste build-up in the brain occurs in aging and neurodegeneration

To function properly, neurons need to recycle cellular waste before it becomes toxic. When neurons can no longer do that, ...
Chicago Tribune

Grayslake waste transfer facility proposed to replace landfill

Community members and local officials were given another glimpse at Meadowview, a solid waste transfer and recycling facility proposed in Grayslake to replace the Countryside Landfill, during a public ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore

IN FOCUS: With landfills almost full, Indonesia grapples with ‘ticking time bomb’ of waste crisis

DENPASAR/JAKARTA: With its sandy beaches and lush paddy fields, Bali has long been sold as Indonesia’s picture-perfect island paradise. But to locals, especially those living in southern Bali, their ...
The Oak Ridger on MSN

Oak Ridge teams clear legacy radioactive waste early

Oak Ridge teams are processing decades-old radioactive waste months ahead of schedule to reduce environmental risk.
AZFamily

Massive landfill fire in Surprise could take days to contain, officials say

SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — A landfill fire continues to burn in the West Valley, and it could be several days before it’s extinguished. The fire broke out around 7 a.m. Friday at WM’s Northwest ...
Richmond

Neglected Chesterfield landfill needs $173 million to prevent environmental 'catastrophe'

Every day, some 50,000 gallons of potentially toxic wastewater collect inside the Shoosmith Landfill, a deteriorating dump in Chesterfield County whose owner has gone bankrupt and whose cleanup could ...

Food Waste Becomes a Powerful Carbon Trap in Climate Breakthrough

Food waste may become a powerful climate tool thanks to tiny reusable beads that capture carbon directly from the air.
Science Daily

Scientists turn tofu and cheese waste into tiny CO2-catching beads

Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the ...
WFMZ-TV

Waste Management to again present case for landfill expansion

PLAINFIELD TWP., Pa. -- A major landfill expansion is again proposed in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, but first, the township supervisors have to agree to rezone the land. The company ...
The New York Times

This Enzyme Is Having a Moment. But Does Your Laundry Really Need It?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Andrea Barnes Andrea Barnes has been recommending a powder laundry detergent ...
Everyday Health

Digestive Enzymes: Potential Benefits, Known Risks, and More

Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve supplements for safety or effectiveness. Talk to a healthcare professional about whether a supplement is the right fit for your ...
WRIC

‘Preventable disaster’: Toxic wastewater crisis in Chesterfield could cost taxpayers $173 million, senator says

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A toxic wastewater crisis in Chesterfield County that could cost taxpayers $173 million to clean up has prompted a Virginia lawmaker to demand answers following the ...