Turning nuclear waste into glass at the Hanford site

After decades of preparation, a new process to clean ‘low-activity’ waste has begun at the Hanford nuclear site. It involves turning contaminated tank waste into glass, making it more stable and unable to leak into groundwater and the Columbia River. David Reeploeg of Hanford Communities and the Tri-Cities Development Council joins FOX 12 Now to talk about the process, how it works and the long-term benefits for everyone in the PNW. MORE: kptv.com