Construction waste comes in many forms. From scrap materials such as wood, brick, metal and asphalt during construction to broken glass, concrete and rocks during demolition. Some of these materials ...

About 2 billion tons of waste are discarded every year, a number that is growing annually, the equivalent to the weight of 10 million airplanes. When this waste is buried in landfills, the organic ...

ISWA manual shows that disasters and conflicts in West Asia generate vast amounts of hazardous and mixed waste that, if poorly managed, quickly become a second crisis threatening health, the ...

Construction and demolition waste management is an increasingly critical aspect of sustainable urban development. The field addresses challenges related to minimising waste generation, enhancing ...

Construction waste is a massive problem; it accounts for up to 30 percent of all waste generated worldwide, and is expected to reach 2.2 billion tons globally by 2025. With as much as 30 percent of ...

The study identifies Geographic Information Systems as the foundational layer of modern digital waste management. Waste ...

Federal, State and Local regulations govern the use, handling, discharge and disposal of potentially hazardous materials to the air, water and land. For specific handling information refer to the ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Recycling or handling used consumer electronics is a complex endeavor for all involved parties. Employers, consumers, electronics ...

Requirements for materials handling and conveying for the food industry vary with the foods and the processing methods. With safety and hygiene being the top priorities, food and beverage companies ...

Nearly a dozen district attorneys in the greater Bay Area announced Monday that they have reached a settlement with the cosmetics company Ulta Beauty for improperly storing, handling and disposing ...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is now facing a lawsuit from 25 California counties over its alleged improper handling of hazardous waste materials at its facilities across the state. What Happened: The ...