EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 26 MIN
Can sewage make tech cleaner ?
from Tech Life · host BBC World Service
Thousands of tonnes of excess sewage, manure, food waste and paper sludge are being pumped hundreds of meters underground in the USA, where it will stay for centuries, preventing greenhouse gases from being released. Microsoft is backing the method to help offset carbon emissions. We speak to the co-founder and CEO of Vaulted Deep.Also on Tech Life: We sound out some in the music industry about the impact of generative AI. And a high altitude Tech Life listener tells us about the time his tech went wrong.We enjoy reading your messages about Tech Life. Please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or send us a Whatsapp message or voice memo on +44 330 1230 320. Please include your name and where you live.Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn Editor: Monica SorianoImage: Slurry injection technology in use on location in the USA. Credit: Vaulted Deep
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