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 ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- If recycling and composting seems like a daunting task, just remember that taking the extra step to properly separate waste materials positively impacts the planet. When ...

Don't let figuring out what does and does not go in the recycling bin be a headache. With this handy guide to recycling at Northwestern and the surrounding community, you’ll be a pro in no time! Since ...

Single-use coffee pods and discs are more popular than ever. In 2020, 25 percent of U.S. adults used coffee capsules (such as pods and discs) to make their coffee, according to the National Coffee ...

Drawing the ire of the industry, these people throw just about anything into the blue bin, hoping for the best. But at least a fifth of everything that goes in is likely getting tossed, and can have ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Kent County Department of Public Works has released its recycling guide for reducing waste during the holiday season. From wreaths to gift bags, some holiday items require ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With the holidays coming up, Kent County officials are reminding residents of how to dispose of typical holiday items like wrapping paper, batteries and trees. According to the ...