The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is committed to reducing its impact on the environment by managing its waste in an efficient and sustainable ...

Waste management has evolved from a linear model of “take–make–dispose” to a more sustainable framework predicated on reduction, reuse and recycling within a circular economy. Contemporary strategies ...

Eco-Cycle outlines how to get rid of junk mail in 6 steps. This includes helpful tools and links to end the flow of junk mail. Buying products in bulk can drastically reduce the amount of waste an ...

Only about 5% of plastic is recycled, and much of the plastic waste we generate ends up in our waterways and oceans Since moving to England a few months ago, I’ve noticed the use of more stringent ...

Western society’s long term strategy to deal with its staggering output of trash has been to establish infrastructure to gather, transport, and dispose of it in landfills. While that is a far better ...

California is falling short on federal food waste reduction goals, and it's not alone, according to a study. UC Davis researchers say, based on current food waste generated, it’s likely that none of ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The controversial Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act passed the New York State Senate on Wednesday with a 33-25 vote. While proponents celebrated the bill’s ...

Julia Person says an employee-selected change in conveyor belt technique resulted in a 70% reduction in wasted food Between May and October in 2022, Milwaukie food producer Bob’s Red Mill participated ...

New York State and Long Island have long struggled with the challenges of waste reduction and recycling modernization while our region weighs alternatives for our waste management future. For years, ...

New York City knows it has a waste management problem. The average city household generated 1,899 pounds of trash in 2023. Only around 17 percent of the city’s curbside waste is recycled, despite ...

Electronic devices power nearly every part of modern life—from smartphones and laptops to smart appliances and wearable tech. But behind this convenience lies one of the fastest-growing waste streams ...