Plastic bottles, food scraps and cardboard boxes don’t just disappear once tossed in the garbage. They might be out of sight, but they’re not out of mind. Instead, they wind up in landfills or foul ...

As environmental concerns continue to grow, more and more people are seeking ways to reduce their impact on the planet. One way to do this is by transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle, which aims to ...

On Aug. 8, the Virginia Beach City Council signed a resolution, on the recommendation of the Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission (VBCCC), that recognizes the first full week of September as Zero ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people, it can also be the most wasteful. On average, Americans throw away 25% more trash during the holiday season, according ...

Sustainability expert Megean Weldon, the “Zero Waste Nerd” shares her tips for creating less waste this Earth Month. Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our ...

EL CAJON, Calif. — The holiday season is a time for celebrations and gatherings, but it can also lead to more pollution adding up across San Diego. "Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, we see a ...

For parents with young kids, it has already begun: the messaging onslaught from the advertising machine, telling you that you need to buy everything new, that a new school year requires new supplies.

Let's face it: We create a lot of waste — and we can’t rely solely on recycling to offset it. Zero waste living is an attempt to reduce our harm and overall impact as individuals. We can minimize our ...

Halloween and Día de los Muertos are quickly approaching, and the city of Arcata’s Environmental Services Department has collected some tricks for going “zero waste” this holiday season. They include: ...

Combined moisture from Priscilla and a newly-formed Tropical Storm Raymond will bring torrential downpours to parts of Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, with a risk of 4-8 inches of rain and ...

Travelers staying at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel on St. Barth's, can take a zero-waste cooking class at the hotel’s new restaurant Amis St. Barth, which serves island-inspired ...