10 min readCircular Economy, Advanced Recycling, and PlasticHistorically, the US has a poor record for recycling its plastic waste. Could a circular economy solve this conundrum?
8 min readMass Timber and Climate ChangeCenturies-old, this green building material is just now gaining steam. Will it help mitigate climate change or add more wood to the fire?
6 min readExploiting PFAS's Achilles Tendon: A Review of Remediation TechniquesTechnology designed PFAS to withstand heat and water, enabling them to persist in nature for eons. How can technology eliminate them?
5 min readNuclear Power: A Double-Edged SwordThe summer of 2022 was brutal. But it could have been much worse if not for fission, a technology with complications and vast potential.
5 min readNectar, Honey, and ChemistryHoney has two unusual aspects: it doesn't expire and it's been in our kitchens since ancient times. What's its secret?
5 min readSecondhand vs. Goliath: A Historical Look at Hand-Me-DownsThe history of recycling clothing goes waaay back. What can the past teach us in 2022?
6 min readPackaging 101: A Quick Primer on Packaging, Inside and Out A recyclable mailer made me curious about packaging materials. My takeaway: sustainable packaging has a promising future.
3 min readKeystone Species and Unintended ConsequencesAn ecosystem is only as strong as its weakest link. What happens when that weak link is supposed to be its strongest?
4 min readE-waste and a National Repair BonusElectronic waste is a growing menace. To end it, we need a national response.
3 min readCan Clear-Cutting Really Help Forests Thrive?Clear-cutting is controversial. Seeing whole sections of forest cleared can be unsettling, but science says it has environmental benefits.