Millions of Europeans struggle to recycle their old phones, even when they are no longer in use. Recent Eurostat research shows that 51% keep their old device at home instead of tossing it. Only 11% ...

During important processes like cleaning, fragments of plastic are lost as microplastics. This means the system itself creates plastic waste, and we urgently need to rethink the design and operation ...

FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) -- As pickleball's popularity surges across the Gulf Coast, two young entrepreneurs with ties to Florida Gulf Coast University are tackling the resulting plastic waste ...

Nearly two-thirds of the electronic devices that Canadians replace are still in working condition, a new study suggests. Research from the University of Waterloo said there is a “mismatch” between how ...

Considering the price differences between different spark plug types, you may be tempted to switch from platinum to copper plugs. Here's why that's a bad idea.

Letters: David Morgale writes about the sense of accomplishment he felt on the mountains, in response to Emma Loffhagen’s article on skiing being a waste of money. Plus letters from John Carter and Er ...

Thinking about food systems in deep space likely brings to mind something like The Martian where an astronaut is scratching ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may not be allowed.

Plastic straws can take up to 200 years to decompose, fragmenting into smaller "microplastics" that have lasting impacts on ecosystems.

Volcanoes might seem like nature’s incinerators, but using them to burn up trash would be dangerous and disrespectful to ...

Dade’s only incinerator, the best path to a replacement may also be accidental. The way forward now is up to 15 parties: 13 commissioners, the mayor, and a ...

For some reason my street has become a dumping ground for stolen goods, with cars and assorted booty that’s been nicked from ...