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 ...

Kiera Jeuitt is an expert at the three r’s: reducing, reusing and recycling. She is the founder of “I Love Thrifting” and an expert on how to use thrifting to live more sustainably by reusing what’s ...

Most contaminated waste materials generated from excavation of construction job sites are either buried in landfills or burned. There are fewer than 10 plants in the U.S. that wash and clean soil for ...

Gloved hands holding mounds of soil and compost in a wheelbarrow - Boyloso/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a container gardener, you know the struggle: ...

Every home improvement project ends with a familiar scene: a collection of leftover materials. There's a certain satisfaction in surveying your little hoard of scraps and extras. It feels responsible, ...

Big F&B companies are taking steps to advance waste solutions, even as current product packaging continues to accumulate. No one can question that we have a global problem with food and beverage waste ...

Create a practical pencil holder using recycled cardboard with this simple DIY craft. This organizer is easy to make and perfect for storing pens, brushes, or small tools on your desk. It’s a great ...

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 ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and other city officials cut the ribbon Thursday for a new reuse store that will help curb hazardous waste in the county. In partnership with ...