New technology is giving companies the visibility they need to recover materials, reduce waste, and build truly circular ...

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The ReUse Program at the University of Minnesota is working to reduce waste on campus by redistributing, reselling and recycling donated materials. The program receives rolling donations, which they ...

As Colorado aims to hit ambitious climate action goals, local communities, including those along the Western Slope, are ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — March 18 is observed as Global Recycling Day, and it isn’t too late to celebrate. This day is set as a reminder that much of the state’s trash is in fact reusable, recyclable or not ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any lingering odors. Cleaning a zip-top bag is as simple as adding warm water and dish ...

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 ...

Reduce, reuse, recycle. It’s a phrase we’ve all become accustomed to hearing. Some products and materials are commonly recycled with little thought, such as beverage containers in states with a ...

Reuse of Architectural Components’ proposes a circular construction industry in which the reuse of waste materials could ...

Pre-existing items, like cabinetry, countertops, and doors are the easiest to reuse. Long-lasting materials, including pavers, brick, and tiles should be stored for reuse or donated. Flooring and ...

Readers who wish to reuse material from papers published in Ecological Society of America (ESA) journals should obtain permission by visiting the Wiley Online Library page for the manuscript in ...