Squiggly Wiggly Worms
With all the heated debates among waste disposal experts on whether or not Styrofoam is recyclable, scientists are weighing in with their own solutions. One of the most promising recent developments is research into whether mealworms can survive on a diet of Styrofoam...
From Paper to Digital – Now What?
Many companies have made the transition from hard copy documents to digital files, while others are in the process of converting paper to pixels. There are several benefits to be realized from making the conversion. However, once the conversion is made, the issue of...
Space Waste? There’s a Laser for That
Earth isn’t the only place with waste disposal challenges. It’s estimated that more than 300,000 pieces of waste are floating in orbit around the earth. This orbital waste creates problems, including being a hazard for satellites and spacecraft. To help eliminate this...
Stolen from a Landfill and Sold to the Public
You often think that once something is disposed of and goes to the landfill that it’s gone. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. In December 2014, 18,000 fruitcakes were discarded at a landfill in Kragujevac, Serbia after the owner of the cakes determined they...