This past year has seen a frenetic push to enact federal environmental laws, fueled by a looming national target: 50% ...

The culturally embedded phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” often is associated with trash: how much you create and what you do with it. Its origin can be traced back to the 1970s, after the growing ...

It’s not that Washingtonians, who pride themselves on their environmental cred, are doing a poor job at recycling, tossing paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles in recycling bins rather ...

Reduce, reuse, recycle — it’s an exhortation that’s become universal. For decades, the phrase has been used on posters and public service announcements, encouraging well-meaning citizens to cut down ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has expanded its electronics recycling program, a key initiative to promote sustainability and ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - U.S. household waste increases by more than 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It’s that time of year to be jolly and holly. But while we give gifts to our loved ...

Evidence of the economic opportunities that a circular economy could bring is mounting. The potential environmental impact is also clear. The move to a circular economy—a system that aims to reduce, ...

Every year, we dump 10m tons of plastic into the ocean, and solving the problem will require regulatory action. But there are ways consumers can help Cutting boards, non-stick pans, mixing bowls, even ...

As Colorado aims to hit ambitious climate action goals, local communities, including those along the Western Slope, are ...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Brooklyn company is brewing up sustainable success with a unique product, upcycled coffee soap. Mark Guerino, the founder of 2nd Ground, has always been a big fan of ...

The City of Colorado Springs said it has completed a plan informed by the community in an effort to reduce waste, expand ...

An increase in the use of electric vehicles is one important way to combat climate change. But to be a sustainable solution, EVs should be subject to a concept called extended producer responsibility, ...