E Waste Management
E-waste is any electrical or electronic equipment that’s been discarded. This includes workingand broken items that are thrown in the garbage or donated to a charity reseller like Goodwill.Often, if the item goes unsold in the store, it will be thrown away. E-waste is particularlydangerous due to toxic chemicals that naturally leach from the metals […]
Nanotechnology and the Environment
Nanotechnological products, processes and applications are expected to contribute significantly to environmental and climate protection by saving raw materials, energy and water as well as by reducing greenhouse gases and hazardous wastes. Using nanomaterials therefore promises certain environmental benefits and sustainability effects. Note, however, that nanotechnology currently plays a rather subordinate role in environmental protection, […]