According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 94 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled and composed in 2018 – about 32%. But there's also the looming issue of contamination, rendering ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though Christmas is behind us, you may still have some post-holiday cleanup to take care of. Everyone knows how to do dishes, ...

Tossing everything into the blue bin (or however it’s sorted in your area) feels like a good deed for the planet. People frequently toss paper, plastic, and metal in without a second glance. This well ...

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — When finished reading the local newspaper many may recycle the print edition tossing it in a recycle bin. Some may use it to line the bottom of the bird cage or wrap what’s left ...

Recycling our materials saves resources, diverts tons of material from our landfills and helps create healthier communities and a cleaner planet. In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are some simple ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holidays create a lot of waste, with all the wrapped presents, holiday-centric clothing and strands of lights that don't work ...