Food waste is a big problem. About a third of all food in the United States never gets eaten. It gets thrown out—whether it’s expired products off a grocery store shelf, food scraps from a restaurant, ...

Scientists have taken the first step at estimating the best large-scale uses for food processing waste, first analyzing its contents and, based on those findings, proposing production opportunities ...

Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed an innovative method to transform shrimp waste—typically discarded in large quantities by the seafood industry—into a valuable carbon product ...

Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed an innovative method to transform shrimp waste, which is typically discarded in large quantities by the seafood industry, into a valuable carbon ...

In a world grappling with mounting food waste and an urgent need for cleaner energy sources, scientists are exploring innovative ways to connect these two challenges. A new study by Sanjeev Yadav of ...

Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills every year. It’s a big societal problem and an even larger environmental threat. In the United States, less than 9% of plastic waste is recycled.

Every crisis opens a door to numerous opportunities. The urgency alone motivates us not only to work harder but to find new ways of seeing, thinking and addressing it. The ongoing oil crisis is one of ...