Continuing with the theme of Recycling Week, here is a brief introduction to Mechanical Biological Treatment of domestic waste.
What is Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT)?
It is a method for sorting through domestic waste and separating it into materials that can be recycled such as glass, metals and plastics or organic materials that will decompose, such as food waste.
What are the benefits of it?
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
State of Denial?
Via @Nemesisgal: Blue line off-loaded at Arlington Cemetary @unsuckdcmetro http://twitpic.com/9y04xa
This whole thing made me laugh.
From Steven:
I was just starting to like the new WMATA twitter until I saw [their tweet about the crowds at Arlington Cemetery]. I know it's not the end of the world, but really? They can't see? They don't believe there's overcrowding?
I think Metro platform overcrowding is one of the most under reported safety issues there is, and they seem to have their heads in the sand.
Isn't admitting you have a problem the first step in overcoming it?
Step up WMATA. You have a problem that marketing and shuffling a few trains around won't fix.
(Shakes head in disgust.)
Other items:
Silver Line will use old cars initially (Examiner)
McDonnell tries to remove MWAA board member (WaPo)
Navy Yard closing earlier on Saturday (WMATA)
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