Annapolis has enacted a plastic bag ban, encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags or to purchase paper bags at ...

A 2016 behavioral economics study found that when consumers think their waste might be recycled, they worry less about the ...

Authorities say the statue dates back to the Hellenistic period and are investigating how it ended up among garbage. It was ...

The Old Mill District, which also oversees the operations at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, is stepping up its efforts to reuse, ...

Plastic bags are now banned at most Annapolis businesses. Customers must bring a reusable bag or pay for paper bags, ...

I’m a dedicated recycler. I fret when I see people throwing garbage in with soda cans and empty water bottles. I’ve even been ...

Choose dehydrated meals for their lightness and minimal waste compared to canned or packaged options. Composting organic ...

The success of recycling plastic is abysmal — the U.S. rate is roughly 7% — but in theory it can be done. So, I was delighted when I learned that Tucson, Ariz., where I live, was starting a pilot ...

Southern California and Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, are being drawn together because of shared tragedy and a similar ...

Ash from urban wildfires is potentially full of heavy metals and other toxins. Here's a guide for what to do if ash is ...

Social media users were outraged at claims that firefighters were seen in news footage carrying water in handbags.

Dumpster diving is gaining popularity. Dumpster diver shocked by contents of mystery bag pulled from Bath & Body Works ...