Archive for August, 2007

Nearly disposed - Henderson Gleaner

Nearly disposedHenderson Gleaner, KY - Aug 28, 2007Alcoa Warrick Operations is developing a new disposal site for the waste from the coal-burning power plant that provides electricity for its aluminum …Read full story

General Motors (GM) transmission plant now generates zero waste - Blogging Stocks

General Motors (GM) transmission plant now generates zero wasteBlogging Stocks - 13 hours agoThis means the plant is not producing a single bit of waste that needs to be taken to a landfill. In fact, the plant now is not sending anything at all to …GM Baltimore plant no longer produces waste Detroit Free PressGM plant […]

100 ways to reduce waste - Frederick News Post (subscription)

100 ways to reduce wasteFrederick News Post (subscription), MD - 3 hours agoMake two-sided copies whenever you can, and print from a computer on two sides. 45. Buy organically-grown food which does not use petroleum based …Read full story

E-Waste is killing Ghanaians slowly - Joy Online

Joy OnlineE-Waste is killing Ghanaians slowlyJoy Online, Ghana - Aug 27, 2007Meanwhile, concerns about e-waste or computer waste are growing around the world, particularly in developed countries. However, in developing countries …Read full story

Demand Barnwell answers - Charleston Post Courier

Charleston City PaperDemand Barnwell answersCharleston Post Courier, SC - 5 hours agoRadioactive waste is inherently dangerous stuff, which is why the disposal site in Barnwell is carefully monitored for leaks that could contaminate …SC attorney general concerned about nuclear waste dump WRDW-TVMcMaster seeks explanation on withheld tritium data The StateNuclear contamination Charleston City PaperThe State - WISall 16 […]

As more workers are sickened, locals oppose new waste going to Hanford - Seattle Post Intelligencer

As more workers are sickened, locals oppose new waste going to HanfordSeattle Post Intelligencer - Aug 28, 2007In mid-August we got the news that work was ready to resume full-steam on a gazillion-dollar facility to turn radioactive waste into a glasslike material …Oregon officials oppose adding radioactive waste at Hanford Mid Columbia Tri City HeraldCrowd says […]

Muskoka will expand organic waste collection starting next year - Huntsville Forester

Muskoka will expand organic waste collection starting next yearHuntsville Forester,  Canada - 17 hours agoThe district will supply residents with both green bins and kitchen containers, free of charge. Pickup of organic waste will occur once a week, …Read full story

KITCHEN SCRAPS TO BE LIFTED - This is Aberdeen

KITCHEN SCRAPS TO BE LIFTEDThis is Aberdeen, UK - 22 hours agoFood waste will be collected weekly from thousands of North-east homes as part of a new scheme. And a raft of recycling banks are being introduced for Tetra …Read full story

Town looks for new yard waste site - Indianapolis Star

Town looks for new yard waste siteIndianapolis Star, United States - 2 hours agoThe Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District's drop-off site at 501 N. Vine St. was locked July 31 because it's in the path of a new hiking and …Read full story

EPA reviewing cancer risks of coal waste - The News Journal

EPA reviewing cancer risks of coal wasteThe News Journal, DE - Aug 29, 2007The EPA is reviewing whether a hazardous waste label or new controls are needed for the piles of so-called fly ash created as a byproduct of fossil fuel …Read full story