There are many causes of climate change. One example is cutting down trees. This is a problem that some people don't know about. Carbon dioxide is released from the trunk when it breaks down or gets ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any lingering odors. Cleaning a zip-top bag is as simple as adding warm water and dish ...

The plastics industry has worked for decades to convince people and policymakers that recycling would keep waste out of landfills and the environment. Consumers sort their trash so plastic packaging ...

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 ...

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 Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Anand Subbaraj ...

We need to rethink “reuse, reduce, recycle”. Based on the book by Jenny Price. Recycling has been the gold standard for fighting pollution for decades. But most plastics can’t be recycled and the ...

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 ...

The day after Christmas is usually the busiest day of the year for recycling facilities, as people rush to get rid of trash from the holidays. From tree recycling initiatives to donation centers, ...