With the cost of trash disposal rising, the closing of landfills, and the calls to reduce plastic use, it’s apparent that many of us must change our consumption habits. But what can one person do in ...

It’s not just joy, though, but concern that prompt Pavlica and others like her to live as close to “zero” as possible when it comes to waste of any kind — to first refuse and re-use and reduce; and ...

In Breckenridge, our waste diversion goals are guided by the three R’s: refuse, reuse, and recycle. The town has new regulations that will significantly help to reduce waste. Currently, there is an ...

Eastman takes a principled approach to developing solutions for the circular economy. In our previous article, “Six principles for the circular economy,” we introduced our approach to evaluating ...

Human economic activities are naturally dependent on the global ecosystem, and possibilities for economic growth may be limited by the lack of raw materials to supply factory and trade stocks. While ...

As levels of pollutant emissions have increased over the years, awareness has also grown regarding actions that can be taken to minimize the damage caused to the planet. As a way to promote waste ...

Of all the shocking statistics that now surround the growth of marine plastic waste, one stands out in particular: according to research undertaken by the World Economic Forum, UK charity The Ellen ...

As accumulating plastic waste continues to threaten human health and life under water, experts and decision-makers in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have sought innovative, upstream solutions ...

The Wisconsin DNR has tips to help families save money and reduce waste. While many items can be recycled, some can cause serious problems. The DNR also has tips to reduce food waste through the ...

Thanks to Russ Andrews for pointing out the challenge we face to stop using fossil fuels. This means reexamining the usual practices of burning gasoline. That includes all kinds of vehicle racing as ...