Fireworks are a 4th of July eco-nightmare pretty much. Not only do traditional fireworks let off perchlorate, a substance that can contaminate lakes, and likely soil, but the trash created from fireworks is insane. However, according to Physorg, a newer greener version of fireworks may be on the way.

According to Physorg, “Researchers, have developed new pyrotechnic formulas that replace perchlorate with nitrogen-rich materials or nitrocellulose that burn cleaner and produce less smoke.”
Of course the real issue is having this actually occur. This “new idea” was making the rounds last year around this time as well, and there’s been little news …read more