The discovery of plastic-eating bugs at a dump in Japan in 2016 could hold the answer to solving the international plastic pollution problem and allow for the first time the full recycling of plastic bottles. …
Researching the Long-Term Existence of Antibiotics in Minnesota Waterways
In a recent study, a group of scientists examined decades of sediment they had extracted from the bottoms of Minnesota lakes. They discovered while examining the sediment layers that antibiotics used in pharmaceuticals are accumulating …
El Paso Takes Major Step On “The Path” to Water Sustainability
The city of El Paso, Texas, has announced plans to be the first major American city to embrace direct potable reuse, which is often referred to as “Toilet-to-Tap.” El Paso will lead the nation in …
Ballast Water Bill Passed Through Congress and Signed by the President
To understand the importance of this legislation, let’s first define the term “ballast water.” Ballast water is the water carried in ships’ ballast tanks to optimize a vessel’s stability, trim and balance. Ballast water is …