How Do Landfills Work? The Freaky Chemistry of Our Garbage
We rarely think about what happens to our garbage after it goes into the nearest waste receptacle. Whether it’s a piece of paper, a worn-out pair of flip flops, or leftovers from the back of your refrigerator, trash usually ends up at the same final destination: a landfill. Landfills are home to wild chemistry that can lead to different types of pollution. They’re also sites for clever engineering that seeks to mitigate that pollution.He Tossed His Bitcoin, Now He Wants It BackWhile the essence of a landfill is a pit full…