Proper trash disposal can be a time consuming endeavor when it comes to sorting and getting rid of certain items. Here's how ...

A new partnership between the city and Hefty could help Tucsonans more easily dispose of hard-to-recycle plastics. The program is an expansion of a pilot project that the department has been running ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful?

PVC pipes and high-end decor might seem like mutually exclusive items, but this brilliant TikTok uses the former to make the ...

An economic analysis reveals that redirecting just half of America's plastic waste from landfills to recycling facilities could create more than 173,000 jobs and generate nearly $49 billion in annual ...

Plastic recycling has fallen short. Only about 9% of all plastic is recycled globally, which sounds pretty bad until you compare it with textiles. Only 0.5% of those are recycled. One of the biggest ...

As states across the U.S. pass extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, producers are working to influence how those laws are implemented — aiming to ensure the rules are tailored to specific ...

Before throwing out an old bottle, think outside the box to see if you could DIY it into something extraordinary, like one DIYer showed with their incredibly chic vase. "Don't be afraid to make your ...

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

When you buy a new iPhone, Apple takes it back when you're done with it. When you finish a bottle of Coke in Germany, the manufacturer pays for its recycling. So why does your 4,000-pound SUV – ...