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There are many causes of climate change. One example is cutting down trees. This is a problem that some people don't know about. Carbon dioxide is released from the trunk when it breaks down or gets ...

There is ample debate about the origins of the environmental sustainability motto “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle,” that is always ubiquitous around the occasion of Earth Day. Some believe it traces its ...

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is offering tips to help people save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe ahead of the holiday season. “We ...

A decade ago humanity launched around 200 objects into space per year. Now we launch more than 2,600, with no prospects for slowing down. This rapid expansion of human activity in outer space has ...

Eastman takes a principled approach to developing solutions for the circular economy. In our previous article, “Six principles for the circular economy,” we introduced our approach to evaluating ...

While recycling campaigns can help limit what heads to the landfill, scientists are now saying that it’s masked the glaring problem of over-production and de-emphasized other waste reduction ...

The Wisconsin DNR has tips to help families save money and reduce waste. While many items can be recycled, some can cause serious problems. The DNR also has tips to reduce food waste through the ...

Discover low-impact plastic bottle projects to reduce waste through reuse and recycling. Learn creative ways to transform plastic bottles into useful household items and decorations. These ...

The Yuba County Library introduced another recycled fashion program on Tuesday, encouraging kids and their parents to upcycle old T-shirts into reusable tote bags. Librarian Lindsay Johnson said that ...