In 1959, the Luna 2 probe from the Soviet Union became the very first human-made object to reach our closest celestial neighbor. In the decades since, we have been leaving footprints—both literally ...

Houston-based VLS Environmental Solutions, which specializes in industrial hazardous waste treatment, is planning a $17 million facility in Comal County. (Google Maps) A Houston-based waste management ...

Every summer, smoke rises from backyards across the country from fires that are, technically speaking, breaking the law. Some ...

Tossing everything into the blue bin (or however it’s sorted in your area) feels like a good deed for the planet. People ...

Gardeners are hanging onto empty toilet paper tubes this spring for a surprisingly clever reason, and once you see how ...

The colour and design of waste bins have a significant effect on people’s recycling behaviour, a review of research reveals.

South Africa’s paper recycling rate was 63.3% in 2025, up from 60% the year before, the country paper industry body Paper Manufacturers Association of ...

Researchers at the University of St Andrews have unveiled two breakthrough techniques for chemically recycling and upcycling nitrile‑rubber products, such as disposable gloves, seals, and industrial ...

Currently (prior to the March 21 change), some households would have to use seven bins to get all of their waste collected properly. The government hopes a country-wide approach will “end the ...

Experts caution against gaps in implementation that have dogged garbage disposal and sanitation in India for decades.

Global Recycling Day serves as a powerful reminder that the way we treat our waste today has a significant impact on the world of tomorrow. It’s a day to reflect on how recycling can contribute to a ...

Healthy soil builds the foundation of every thriving garden, yet most households toss away powerful soil boosters every single day. Banana peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, vegetable scraps, and even ...