Blast and jet engine noise, air emissions to include toxic metals or solvents, batteries and other electronic wastes can all contribute to the wastes associated with military operations. When activities are associated with forward operating bases, emissions related to burning or incineration of waste can contribute to air emissions. Our efforts are focused on reducing or understanding the extent of military emissions, whether that means reducing noise, eliminating solvents, designing sustainable fabrics or improving recycling technologies for electronics or metal waste or plastics.

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Electronics & Batteries

SERDP and ESTCP are investigating methods to recycle, reclaim, and reuse materials derived from electronic waste. Learn More...

Emulsions

SERDP is investing in efforts to understand emulsion formation in bilges that can have a negative impact on oil content in discharges. Learn More...

Fuels & Greenhouse Gases

SERDP and ESTCP invest in research and demonstrations that support DoD’s goals of reducing its dependence on petroleum-based fuels and lowering its greenhouse gas emissions. Learn More...

Composites

Composite materials are lightweight and can offer a number of performance advantages when compared to metals. Learn More...

Noise Emissions

SERDP and ESTCP are developing and demonstrating the next generation of tools and technologies to predict, monitor, assess impacts, and reduce the level of military noise. Learn More...

Textiles & Fibers

SERDP and ESTCP are investigating alternative means of providing fibers and textiles that meet DoD requirements but do not result in hazardous releases of chemicals. Learn More...

Waste to Energy

SERDP and ESTCP are developing waste-treatment methods to recycle valuable materials and to recover energy from materials that are incinerated or combusted. Learn More...

Air Emissions

SERDP and ESTCP support efforts to analyze and quantify emissions from weapons systems, platforms, or ordnance items used as intended or discharged during demilitarization. Learn More...