Sarah J. Morath is a professor of law and associate dean for international affairs at Wake Forest University. Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates ...

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The Global Waste Index of 2025 ranked the U.S. as 36th (out of 38 countries), based on waste generation, incineration, recycling, and landfill use. However, the United States produces the most waste ...

What is "Waste to Chemicals"? Waste to Chemicals refers to transforming wastes and residues to energy, fuels and other useful, valuable materials. How It Relates to Green Chemistry: Finite fossil ...