A diaper has a simple job—absorb pee and contain poop—but in order to do ... the eco-friendly diapers we tested claims to be compostable or biodegradable—no mainstream diaper is, and organic ...

Tracing the path of recycling in Whatcom County is a multipart series that follows waste from curbside to commodity market.

Globally, it is estimated that 500 million pet plastic waste bags enter landfills annually. Though grabbing any plastic bag ...

For waste management-related concerns, residents can call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020, and 617, or visit their website at www.lawma.gov.ng. Jide Ajia ...

A cocker spaniel found in a carrier bag in a town centre is spending Christmas Day with ... Later given permission to adopt the pup, the officer is now celebrating as Bella triumphs in dog shows and ...

After stores began charging for the bags, 80 percent of respondents said that their awareness of plastic waste issues had been “heightened.” The rate also jumped from 30 percent to more than ...

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have created new sturdy and biodegradable plastics. Plastic is an essential part of life, but when it breaks down, it becomes microplastics, ...

There are also a number of websites dedicated to selling, buying and giving away used and/or unwanted items. Visit our Waste reduction and education page for a list.