Most folks think that when electronics break or become outdated, the only option is to toss them in the trash or recycle them. But on the contrary, there are a number of ways to transform ...

Batteries are ubiquitous in modern society, from the tiniest button-sized lithium-ion variety to the lead-acid vehicle batteries. If they wind up in a landfill, they break down and leach heavy metals ...

I'm a coffee nut, so I love all things coffee — especially brewing my own cup(s) at home in the mornings. And though Keurig is a popular favorite for many coffee-lovers like me since it allows for ...

We’ve all heard about the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. How about a fourth? Similar to "reuse," the province’s new recycling system operator suggests Ontarians "repurpose." It's referring to ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

It’s back-to-school time, which means the advertisements are everywhere: Buy! Buy! Buy! Pencils and gadgets. Backpacks and sneakers. And, yes, heaps and piles of brand-new clothes. But this year, ...

Recycling is not a new concept. I remember waiting for the milkman to deliver cold milk and cottage cheese. These products were delivered in glass containers, which, once emptied, we would set out to ...

Remodeling often affords the opportunity to be environmentally friendly: repurpose, recycle and donate materials which also benefits those less fortunate. Before throwing materials from your remodel ...

Recycling in Australia dates back to 1815, following the construction of the country’s first paper mill. Since then, despite efforts to reduce waste, the environmental consequences of consumerism are ...

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If your goal as a gardener is to further sustainability, it’s important to think through hardscape choices. Hardscape — the patios, walkways, decks and retaining walls of the garden — form the ...

New York-based organization conducts plastic sorting, recycling training in two states in India. The rePurpose Global organization has brought together regional and global stakeholders in Tamil Nadu ...