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the science of artificial reefs : Short Wave : NPR

From trash to fishing treasure: the science of artificial reefs : Short Wave : NPR

Helicopters. Cargo containers. Old washing machines. For years, fishermen dumped this waste into the Gulf of Mexico. But they weren't just trying to get rid of junk; they were trying to create artificial reefs that would help attract fish. For this month's Nature Quest, WWNO coastal reporter Eva Tesfaye takes a (metaphorical) dive into the gulf to find out if Alabama's ocean junkyard is an economic – and environmental – solution.

Food Waste Composting Facilities In New York State

Nearby the state's population centers in upstate, there are several composting facilities for food waste, mostly from institutional generators like cafeterias and prisons. This year's state budget, contained language requiring food waste composting for large generators of waste, where facilities exist nearby.

Data Source: Composting - Solid Waste Management Facilities Map. https://data.ny.gov/Energy-Environment/Composting-Solid-Waste-Management-Facilities-Map/y4ic-kfv6