Author: Grace Waters

Grace works as the Senior Editor of Environment.co where she covers topics related to emerging clean technologies, zero-waste initiatives, and the intersection of environmental policy and everyday living.

Contamination in Paper Recycling: Identifying, Managing and Minimizing Quality Issues

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paper recycling system

Every bale of recovered paper that arrives at a mill carries some amount of material that was never meant to be there. While the paper recycling industry offers considerable environmental benefits, production efficiency and product quality are often compromised by contamination. Separating useful fiber from contaminants has historically been a persistent operational bottleneck for institutions […]

Landfill Gas to Pipeline-Quality RNG: How Upgrading Technologies Are Finally Commercializing at Scale

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waste dumped on a beach

Landfills have been viewed primarily as waste disposal sites. Yet beneath the surface of these facilities lies a valuable energy resource that is increasingly attracting attention from utilities, investors and sustainability leaders. As organic waste decomposes in landfills, it generates landfill gas, a mixture consisting primarily of methane and carbon dioxide. Historically, much of this […]