Dealing with leftover chemicals and materials often leaves the DIYer with a dilemma. Here's how to dispose of them properly.

Turning waste into wealth may no longer be just a marketing slogan, as a team of researchers in China has found an eco-friendly way to do exactly that. The abundant sunlight our planet receives was ...

Here are six foods that experts recommend never storing in plastic, along with alternatives and tips to help your ...

Plastoline, a fuel made from everyday plastic waste, powers a Rolls-Royce for the first time, showing a new path for clean, ...

Asking for coffee in a reusable cup or reusing shopping bags is second nature for many, but bringing your own containers for takeaway can take getting used to. Here are some tips to get started ...

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...

Recycling bin filled with plastic bottles emphasizes waste management and environmental awareness. Image in public domain.

The Illinois EPA will be accepting household hazardous waste that often is not accepted during traditional clean-up programs.

These methods are how the nuclear industry safely manages the 10,000 metric tons of spent fuel waste that reactors produce as they churn out 10% of the world’s electricity every ...

Don't throw out that plastic bottle. The Singapore government wants empty beverage containers in return for cash, in a bid to boost the recycling rate.

The collection events provide residents with a safe way to dispose of items that cannot go in regular curbside trash, including electronics and hazardous materials.

Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned ...