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What are the challenges of reducing solid waste?

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Landfills have long been the final destination for garbage, but as they start to fill up, we're left to find ways to reduce our waste. What challenges are involved, and why isn't reducing waste as easy as it sounds?

How does nuclear waste disposal work?

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Nuclear waste epitomizes the double-edged sword of modern technology. It's a toxic and radioactive byproduct of nuclear medicine, nuclear weapons manufacturing and nuclear power plants.

How does organic waste convert to compost?

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How does organic waste convert to compost? Find out how organic waste converts to compost in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How do urban waste water systems work?

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How do urban waste water systems work? Learn how urban waste water treatment facilities work in this article.

How do I dispose of my construction waste without bruising my environmental conscience?

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Green construction waste removal is an alternative to just sticking the waste in the garbage. Learn how green construction waste removal is possible.

Recycled Plastic Waste Creates Roads

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Plastic waste can be recycled as a road-building and repair material. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.

Scientists Working on Converting Human Waste Into Food for Astronauts

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HowStuffWorks looks at a study on how human waste can become food — particularly important for astronauts in space.

How Garbage-powered Cars Could Work

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Garbage-powered cars aren't just science fiction. Read about the ins and outs of garbage-powered cars and running cars on solid waste.

How do astronauts function in their space suits for hours at a time?

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I would like to know how an astronaut, who is in a space suit for hours, can eat, drink and eliminate fluid- and solid-waste byproducts? What "mechanics" are built into the suit and how do they operate?

How Dual Flush Toilets Work

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Dual flush toilets handle solid and liquid waste differently from the standard toilet. Find out how dual flush toilets get rid of waste.

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