Focused on education instead of punishment, the inspectors place either “oops” tags on bins that contain improper materials ...

People walking the streets of downtown Petaluma, California, started seeing something new on the sidewalks in summer. Alongside the usual trash cans and recycling containers were large purple bins ...

Plastic trash is a problem. In the USA, each person produces an average of 100kg of plastic waste per year. Single-use plastics like drink bottles, carrier bags, plastic straws, and disposable cutlery ...

A billion kilograms of waste from plastic food containers — equivalent in weight to half a million cars — is generated every year in China, according to Yufei Qin, head of the plastic recycling ...

The kitchen transformation happening in homes across America right now isn't about trendy appliances or fancy countertops. It ...

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Dear Heloise: I have a recipe for the best hamburgers for people who like to make them at home. Take 2 parts of lean ...

Lettuce, spinach, kale and other greens are often sold in sealed plastic bags or clamshells, which are designed to keep them ...

Which trash can is best? A good-quality waste receptacle holds everything until you can take out the trash. It should be sturdy, durable, leakproof and easy to operate. An excellent choice is the ...

Single-use, compostable and recyclable takeout containers are on their way out at some North Carolina universities.