A bill proposed in New York would put the onus on corporations to reduce the amount of plastic and paper packaging they use, and relieve the burden placed on local governments. The goal is to reduce ...

From excessive paper usage and unnecessary energy consumption to poor inventory management, workplace waste can drain resources, inflate costs, and harm your company's reputation. Implementing waste ...

As the world searches for ways to reduce the use of plastics such as single-use plastic bags, a novel study demonstrates a process to make paper bags stronger -- especially when they get wet -- to ...

Household garbage increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to EPA data. Not all wrapping paper is recyclable; avoid paper with glitter, foil, or lamination. Foam packaging and ...

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Carolyn He recalled that it was the COVID-19 pandemic that inspired her to come up with her initiative to help save the environment. She noticed after being "cooped up at home learning virtually, we ...

Eco-Cycle outlines how to get rid of junk mail in 6 steps. This includes helpful tools and links to end the flow of junk mail. Buying products in bulk can drastically reduce the amount of waste an ...

As the holiday season comes to an end, families are disposing of bags filled with torn-up wrapping paper, getting rid of leftovers that didn’t quite make it to the plate and taking down seasonal ...