Biological waste must be managed separately from chemical waste. A common example of chemical waste that is often mistaken for biological waste is agarose gel contaminated with ethidium bromide or ...

Bio-PE is derived from biological sources like sugarcane instead of petroleum. The manufacturing process begins with extracting ethanol from sugarcane, which is then dehydrated to produce ethylene, ...

With news that companies like Starbucks, Hyatt and Marriott have agreed to ban plastic straws, it’s a fitting time to consider the role of plastic in our daily lives. Plastics are an often overlooked ...

Methane produced by manure and food waste in landfills doesn't have to go to waste. Using anaerobic digesters, the gas can be harnessed for energy. Methane is far more damaging as a greenhouse gas ...

Biopharmaceutical firms that apply single-use technology aren’t litterbugs. Still, they may mismanage the disposal of single-use components. If so, the firms may run afoul of environmental and safety ...