The Department of Public Works ( DPW) in Washington has installed 30 food waste “smart bins” across the district to support ...

In Germany, they have dumpsters at the edge of the grocery stores’ parking lots: One for brown glass, one for green glass, one for clear glass, one for approved plastics, one for approved paper, one ...

Window panes, mirrors, light bulbs and tableware are impractical to recycle. Bottles and jars are usually fine. Compact ...

Know What You Can Compost The contents of your winter composting collection can be the same throughout the year. Include kitchen scraps such as fruit peels, rinds and cores. Along with vegetables, ...

Removing linoleum can be a DIY job, but it does take some physical effort. This guide explains the process of scoring the ...

Even if you don't have much outdoor space, you can still take advantage of the benefits of composting kitchen scraps with the ...

Brooklyn Park residents are told to place recycling bins out early for prompt collection and sign up for new organic waste ...

How much waste is generated by Minnesota schools? Schools trying to be as environmentally friendly as possible look for ...

As part of Xpress' annual Wellness Issues, we asked six local poets to share their thoughts on the benefits of slowing down and being present in the moment.

Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and ...

The zero-waste setup is massive: There are 4,800 recycling and compost bins, 29 large compactors and 30 tanks to ... At the Phoenix Open’s 16th hole, concessions are served in paper cups and eaten ...

By Janice McPhillips Did you make any new year’s resolutions to do something that benefits the environment in 2025? How about ...