Every day, the average American throws away over 4.9 pounds of trash. Much of this could be reused, repaired, or reimagined. Waste reduction and upcycling (or reuse) are two powerful ways to save ...

Make your spring cleaning sustainable by using natural cleaners, reusable tools, and eco-friendly practices to reduce waste.

As the school year kicks off in Wake County, many parents are focused on providing nutritious meals for their kids. But beyond health, there’s a growing concern about the environmental impact and ...

Nearly 70% of restaurant food waste comes from what customers leave on their plates. Better portions equals higher profits.

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Good riddance to that pack of chicken thighs you never got around to making for dinner, and the single-serve yogurts that seemed like a good idea at the ...

Tracking and paying close attention to the products and menu items that are not being used and thrown out is a great way to track habitual waste. Regularly assessing these specific items in the ...

Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems. But whether refilling ...

Pittsburgh officials said they’re eyeing ways to cut back on waste, be more environmentally friendly and prepare for potential impacts of climate change as part of the city’s Climate Action Plan.

What generally happens when clothes go out of style is giving the fashion industry a bad look. "The fashion and textile industry is one of the most wasteful industries in the world," said Conor ...

Nuclear power is considered one of the ways to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but how to deal with nuclear waste products is a concern. Radioactive waste products can be turned into more stable ...