Universal wastes are waste streams that meet the definition of a hazardous waste but are very common and can be easily recycled. Universal waste includes: Batteries Pesticides Mercury-containing ...

Humans have generated over 2 billion tons of solid waste, meaning each person produces about 0.74 kilograms of waste per day, with waste generation expected to increase by about 70 percent in 2050, ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on February 1, 2024, two proposed rules that will add to its comprehensive approach to tackling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ...