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Our toilets can yield excellent alternatives for widespread polluting fertilizers

Frontiers

Scientists show that the yield of cabbages grown on soils supplied with two modern nitrified urine fertilizers recycled from human urine is approximately equal to the yield when soils are fertilized with commercial vinasse. The first NUF was Aurin , recently approved for use in human agriculture in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.

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National Energy Technology Lab, University Of Pittsburgh Studies Say Oil & Gas Wastewater Can Be Major Source Of Lithium For Rechargeable Battery Production

PA Environment Daily

Justin Mackey, the lead investigator on the project, said “The drilling boom in Appalachia created large volumes of produced water that is considered a waste. advisor Daniel Bain, associate professor of geology and environmental sciences at the University of Pittsburgh's Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.

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How to Have a Green and Sustainable Holiday Season

Academy of Natural Sciences

Be sure to skip the tinsel and fake garlands, which are made of non-recyclable materials, and focus on obtaining reusable or decomposable decorations that will become part of your holiday traditions. And if you truly need an artificial yet very convenient tree, consider reusing it as many times as possible to cut down on plastic waste!

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US Dept. Of Education Honors Green Ribbon Schools, Including PA Schools In Butler County, Reading, Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

Every day, students are immersed in hands-on experiences such as recycling, composting, water quality testing, and the development of a local museum. In each grade, students tackle a variety of service projects, from recycling and composting to gardening and raising trout.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DCNR, Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation Announce Plan For Innovative Visitor Experience Partnership In Erie [PaEN] -- Erie Times: Climbing Structure, Interactive Map Among Tom Ridge Environmental Center Exhibit Upgrades -- Altoona (..)

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Useful Environmental Law Terms. Commercial Waste : Any waste material produced as a byproduct of commercial or industrial activity. Filtration : Removing solid waste and material from water in the process of wastewater treatment. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. Sponsored Content.

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DEP Announces Award Of $632,897 In Environmental Education Grants To Support 63 Projects Across The State

PA Environment Daily

Programs will include listening sessions and hands-on introductions to urban farming on a variety of topics, including climate change, environmental justice, social justice, energy, water and waste conservation, organic planting, native tree or shrub plantings, and healthy eating.