Sustainable Summers: Small Steps Towards Big Impacts
What costs $1.2 TRILLION and continues to get more and more expensive? The answer: Americans’ summer travel[1]! Now that it’s officially summer, many Americans are…
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Unpacking Life-Cycle Assessment Reports: Measurements, Model Mechanics, and Future Improvement
The field of environmental research has witnessed numerous advancements, and one such progression is the introduction of Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA). Unlike other tools, LCA stands…
Enlightening the Path Forward: Paving the Way for PFAS Action through Essential Briefings
Would you buy a home without seeing it first? This practice would have been unthinkable to most consumers 10 or 15 years ago, but a…
Envisioning a Safer Future: Addressing the Rising Trends of Fatalities in the Waste Management Industry
As the world hurtles towards an increasingly industrialized future, the solid waste industry remains a vital sector in sustaining the urban ecosystem. However, it also…
Lithium ion batteries responsible for growing number of fires: Report
WBBM NEWS RADIO: “Ninety-seven percent of all the recycling facilities that we surveyed have experienced at least one fire over the last five years,” said…
Expert says lithium-ion battery fires are more common than you think
SPECTRUM NEWS 1 | RALEIGH, N.C. — New York City’s fire commissioner said lithium-ion batteries caused an early-morning fire at an e-bike store that killed four…
Fire Risks: Igniting Awareness: The Hidden Fire Dangers of Everyday Batteries
CBS17: Did you know the battery in your phone or e-bike can be a big fire hazard if handled improperly? It’s true! Check out this…
Powering Down Safely: The Urgent Need for L/Li Battery Disposal Education
Lithium and lithium-ion (L/Li) batteries are practically ubiquitous. They’re found in consumer devices like cellphones, tablets, e-bikes, and – increasingly – in electric vehicles. While…
A Reality Check on the 5 Rs
For years it’s been the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But recently the 3 have expanded to 5 and, in some cases, even the 7…
EREF Joins Industry Leaders to Discuss PFAS and CERCLA on Capitol Hill
Did you ever watch The Magic School Bus? In the episode “For Lunch,” Ms. Frizzle’s class miniaturized and took a trip through Arnold’s digestive system. While…