Workers sort through garbage to see what's in landfills. (IA DNR photo) The Iowa DNR has released three studies on the environmental and economic impacts of recycling in the state. The DNR’s Laurie ...

Every year, some 100 billion garments are produced worldwide, and 92 million tons of clothing waste end up in landfills. Given this enormous amount of waste, it is logical to think that the only way ...

When the Meals on Wheels program in Syracuse stopped using Styrofoam trays, it donated hundreds of unused trays to Utica Creative Reuse. Second graders at Bradley Elementary School in New Hartford ...

Growing up with parents who reused materials around them inspired artist Wishulada Panthanuvong to value all materials. "When we renovated our house, my parents collected wood scraps and turned them ...

Julia Peres and Victoria Braga, founders of RUÍNA, engage in design exercises and experimental projects in classrooms and on construction sites. They prioritize a circular process that minimizes ...

Describe waste recycling options as they pertain to construction waste management (CWM) Identify key elements of a CWM plan and how the CWM plan enhances the project's sustainability Explain the ...

The day after Christmas is usually the busiest day of the year for recycling facilities, as people rush to get rid of trash from the holidays. From tree recycling initiatives to donation centers, ...

In Nigeria, where unemployment and environmental pollution continue to escalate, some individuals are finding innovative ways to turn waste into a source of livelihood. One such person is Mutiat ...

The waste crisis is devastating our planet. A lot of the stuff we throw gets dumped in landfills. These massive waste disposal sites are often created by destroying forests or inhabitable lands. For ...

India’s textile recycling industry is driving global circular fashion, turning waste into sustainable fabrics and ...