YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP via Getty Images The plastics industry has worked for decades to convince people and policymakers that recycling would keep waste out of landfills and the environment. Consumers ...

These simple swaps can cut down on individual carbon footprint. There are certain things you can't go without: soap, laundry supplies, and medications, for instance. And for those trying to do their ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any ...

It wasn’t until Sarah Paiji Yoo became a new mother that her journey into plastic-free living really began. Specifically, it was the switch to baby formula that changed her worldview. Yoo had been ...

The council has shared the following advice to boost recycling rates: Reuse wrapping paper and use old Christmas cards as ...

If your trash and recycling bins are already overflowing with cardboard boxes, glass bottles and debris from holiday ...

Waste360 asked three waste and recycling experts for their thoughts on what we might expect in the next few years. Here’s ...

One of the most common holiday items, cardboard, is recyclable, but DPW urges residents to break down boxes fully and remove ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...

To cut down on waste, Flesch suggests meal planning and taking inventory of your pantry before heading to the grocery store.