A high-tech anaerobic digestion facility in the U.S. has been transforming organic waste from the iconic ice cream brand Ben ...

However, nuclear power plants produce hazardous waste, and scientists are ... surface area can also absorb more light, and consequently produce more energy. “This two-step process is still ...

As the global population grows and industrial activities intensify, the amount of waste generated has reached alarming levels. In response, cleantech innovations have emerged to address not only the ...

Nuclear energy accounts for 10 percent of the world’s energy, and estimates say that by 2050, that number could increase by 2.5 times. That increase in nuclear energy also means an increase in ...

Seeking to repurpose this waste, a research team from Ohio ... that absorbs these gamma rays and converts their energy into visible light — similar to how glow-in-the-dark objects function ...

Ben & Jerry’s organic waste is now creating clean energy for the Vermont grid, thanks to a new PurposeEnergy plant in St. Albans.

"Artificial photosynthesis involves chemical reactions that mimic the way plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into energy-rich glucose," Saito explained. "Waste products, which are ...

Typically, this heat is also released into the atmosphere, representing a significant missed opportunity for energy recovery. The emerging concept of “waste heat recovery” seeks to address ...

Currently, many panels, batteries and other clean energy parts end up in landfills. But others are processed by unlicensed waste recyclers, and some newer businesses and organizations are coming ...