Tag: recycle

Many people would be shocked to learn that sometimes their entire load of curbside recycling is thrown straight into a landfill. While recycling programs vary...

Plastic and “biodegradable” pet waste bags commonly end up in landfills, where decomposition conditions are absent. Landfills are anaerobic—lacking oxygen and microbes—and often compacted,...

That junk drawer packed with old phones, tangled chargers, and dead laptops? It might be more valuable than you think. Hidden inside those dusty...

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to start spring cleaning. Here’s a 14-day decluttering challenge to help you spruce up your...

When I first read this new study about climate change and wildlife extinction, I couldn’t help but feel absolutely rotten inside. And to be...

If you aren’t paying attention to how you recycle, there is a good chance that many of your items are destined straight for a landfill. The...

We’ve all got things lying around the house that we don’t use, gathering dust yet never quite making it into the trash can or...

You've cleaned out your kitchen cabinets and no longer use plastic storage containers. You emptied your house of plastic dishes. You take your own...

Each year, Americans throw away a staggering amount of food. According to statistics compiled by the USDA, between 30 and 40 percent of our food...

Over 87 percent of Americans have access to either curbside or drop-off recycling programs. Each week most conservation-conscious individuals proudly bring out their bins...