Archive for April 4th, 2008




The Geography of a Garbage Island

Apr 4th, 2008 | By Barb

Recently massive plastic patches such as the one in the North Pacific Gyre, which is estimated to weigh over 3 million tons and covers an area twice the size of Texas, have gained international attention. According to researchers, this happens due to a clockwise trade wind that encircles the Pacific Rim. Today has a [...]

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The 23nd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management

Apr 4th, 2008 | By Barb

I just came back from the The 23nd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management at Widener University in Philadelphia. I presented with the Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority from WV and people from all over the world sang “Country Roads” to us. What is Solid Waste you ask? and What [...]

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