The bad news is, Americans generate trash. Lots of it. Now, the good news: An increasing number of municipalities are finding ways to turn that refuse into fuel, reusable material and revenue. The problem Amid the convenience of disposability and … Continue reading →
Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center 329 Greenpoint Ave. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222 The famed Valentine’s Day tour includes a guided walk through the landmark digester eggs with plant Superintendent James Pynn. Reservations are required, as well as appropriate … Continue reading →
Though it has been 25 years since Bristol, Conn., and surrounding communities first considered the addition of an energy-from-waste facility as part of their solid waste management program, Mayor Arthur Ward remembers how area residents opposed the idea. “There was … Continue reading →
When officials in Lee County, Fla., first announced plans to construct an energy-from-waste facility as part of a solid waste management program, the concept was met with considerable opposition from environmentally-conscious residents. “There’s this idea that comes from a very … Continue reading →
In an area where rainfall may total over 40 inches per year, flooding can become a major problem. Streets in Manayuck, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pa., flood yearly and residents have learned to prepare for such events. The Philadelphia Water … Continue reading →
By CORYN WOLK Eneref Institute County and state prison departments are improving their budgets, energy consumption and local image, all thanks to solar heating. The Indiana Department of Corrections already had a “great emphasis on going green,” says Rick Larsen, … Continue reading →
