Plastic pollution in the ocean- and why it matters
The ocean is responsible for many natural cycles and systems on the planet- fueling the water cycle, providing breathable oxygen for animals, and cooling the …
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ESES’ plans for 2026
Empowered Solutions for Environmental Sustainability (ESES) had an amazing 2025, in many ways. Our team was welcomed to Kenya, expanding our work into a new …
A Low-Cost Solution to Mismanaged Plastic Waste
reblog from https://wholesumky.org/?p=4637 by Jeffrey Seay, President/Founder Once plastic enters the environment it begins to break up into smaller and smaller pieces due to exposure …
ESES Kicks off Inaugural International Collaborative Project in Senegal
The first experimental results from our partnership with DAUST are now in and they are encouraging!
Addressing the Plastic Waste Challenges in the Kashmir Valley
by Sohail Lone, PhD Solid waste management in Jammu & Kashmir especially plastic waste management is one of the most important services for maintaining the …
The Challenges of Plastic Waste Management in the Developing World
by Jeffrey Seay, PhD, PE Mismanaged plastic waste is now a critical challenge around the world, but especially in developing countries. These pictures from the …
Is Plastic Derived Fuel Oil Environmentally Friendly?
By Jeffrey Seay, PhD, PE A common concern that is often voiced with respect to Plastic Derived Fuel Oil (PDFO) is that although it does …
The Challenge of the Circular Economy in the Developing World
By Jeffrey R. Seay, PhD, PE When it comes to managing plastic waste, a term we often hear is “Circular Economy”. This term refers to …
Plastic Derived Fuel Oil – An Appropriate Solution for Plastic Waste
By Jeffrey R. Seay, PhD, PE In developing countries, the lack of robust infrastructure makes managing plastic waste difficult. Municipal solid waste management requires disposal, …
Why is plastic so hard to recycle?
by Jeffrey R. Seay, PhD, PE In principle, plastic is recyclable. It may certainly appear that the plastic waste crisis is simply one of …