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How E-waste Works
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E-waste refers to your discarded electronics and electrical devices. Learn why it's so difficult to properly recycle e-waste.
How does your skin eliminate waste?
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Skin eliminates waste to protect itself from toxins. See how skin eliminates waste and other skin health information.
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.
What to Do With Old CDs? 6 Ways to Responsibly Get Rid of Them
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If you're wondering what to do with old CDs lying around your house, you aren't alone. Learn six creative and satisfying ways to get rid of unwanted CDs without harming the environment.
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.
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.
Reaching the Zen of Zero Waste
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Getting your home to zero waste doesn't have to mean re-structuring your entire life. Sure, you'll have to make changes, but most of them are surprisingly easy.
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.