This past December marked 75 years since the world’s first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. From the Manhattan Project and marine propulsion to baseload electricity generation and radiation therapy, nuclear energy has proven to be a truly transformational technology. These diverse applications have resulted in an equally diverse set of waste streams. These materials, with various chemical compositions and levels of radioactivity, present real hazards and must be carefully managed to prevent contamination of surrounding environments.

So how do we address the waste issues facing the United States and international stakeholders?