Landfill Sites – 3 Compelling Reasons to Bury the Use of Dumps
Landfill Sites are not sustainable, and here are 3 compelling reasons to bury the idea that we continue to use landfills (dumps) for municipal waste beyond the next 10 years. All waste has to be disposed of in a safe manner. If not it is a major health problem in densely populated urban areas, second […]
How Many Landfills are There?
To ask how many landfills there are is an interesting question, but not a quick one to answer. It may be answered as a question at the national level of “how many landfills in my country” and we will do that for a number of countries in the sections that follow, but first, we will […]
Microplastics Pollution the Threat of Plastic to Humans and Global Ocean Life
In this article, you will find out about microplastics pollution the threat of plastic which now exists to humans and global ocean life. On This Page: What is Microplastics Pollution? Where Microplastics can be found Nanoplastics Plastics Primary and secondary microplastics Breaking the Plastic Wave Confronting Ocean Plastic Pollution Microplastic Pollution in Deep-Sea Sediments From […]
Pipe Flange Basics, Uses and Types
Pipe Flange Basics, Uses and Types: Piping applications require a lot of joining and connections as oftentimes, you cannot have a straight pipe from end to end. At some point, pipes have to be connected to something; a piece of equipment, a valve, or any other component. To make these connections, you require a joining method. […]
The Basics of Hydroforming and Metal Fabrication
The Basics of Hydroforming and Metal Fabrication: In every working environment and household, metal determines the way we operate. From light fittings to appliances to utensils, desk tools, and chairs, metal is a stabilizer that makes our day-to-day conveniences possible. What is Hydroforming? This is a process of manufacturing different shapes of malleable metals like […]
The Problem of Expansive Soils
The Problem of Expansive Soils: When building or buying a new house, property owners usually obsess over style, furniture, gardens, pools – but they can forget one critical factor: the soil. Expansive soils can cause damage to buildings. Research has shown that one in four houses in the US has been somehow affected by this. […]
