A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

The limits for nine pollutants are tighter than the previous rule but are less stringent than a 2024 proposal.

Everyday items like clothing, plastics and packaging can last centuries. Here’s how long they tend to breakdown and why ...

Simple home recycling hacks that reduce waste, cut plastic use and improve sustainability through smarter systems, storage and everyday habits.

Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems.

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport. But it’s also created one of the defining ...

The United States generates more food waste than all but two countries. To address this, the federal government set a goal to cut food waste in half by 2030 compared to 2016 levels, to about 164 ...

The combined spending from WM, Republic Services, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and Casella was down year over year, but that’s largely due to a major deal in 2024.

All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in drawers and closets – they're also extensively covering the planet. A United Nations report released ...

Nuclear waste. We've all heard about it, but what is it? Is it a problem without a solution? How big is the problem? And what exactly is this waste and why is it so important? New Atlas takes a look ...