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Reduce & Recycle

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Local Businesses Help Restore the Chesapeake Bay

Alliance for Chesapeake Bay urges businesses to adopt green practices to protect the local watershed. Hear from Executive Director Kate Fritz about their mission.

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Is Your Campus Focused on Sustainability?

See how you can take part in Campus Sustainability Month using these event and program ideas from colleges dedicated to promoting green initiatives.

A father and daughter properly recycling materials outside.
All the Recycling Rules You Need to Know

From rinsing out containers to keeping plastic bags out of your bin, learn the ins and outs of proper recycling with our informational guide.

Glass, plastic and metal in a pile for recycling.
Is Single-Stream Recycling Worth It?

Is single-stream recycling as simple as it sounds? Learn how single-stream recycling works, and if tossing everything in the same container affects the sorting and recycling process.

A pile of trash leaking from a garbage back onto grass.
Litter Prevention Programs: A Guide to Clean Streets

Downtown Streets Team is combatting litter and homelessness in San Jose. Learn more about their unique litter cleanup program and more prevention tips.

A pile of single-stream recyclable materials.
All the U.S. Recycling Facts You Need to Know

While the recycling rate in the U.S. has dropped, the total tonnage is at an all-time high. Learn all about the current American recycling landscape.

A man in pants and a coat dragging an old Christmas tree to be thrown away.
A Complete Guide to Proper Christmas Tree Disposal

Not sure where to dispose of your Christmas tree? Read our guide for tips on how to dispose of a live or artificial Christmas tree easily and responsibly.

A hand holding a green trash bag in front of several overflowing trash bins.
Curbing America's Trash Production: Statistics and Solutions

The U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Learn more about America's trash production.

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5 Easy Ways to Reduce Wasteful Packaging at Home

One-third of the average landfill is made up of single-use packaging. Learn how to reduce packaging waste in 5 easy steps.

Carbon Footprint

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3 Renewable Fuels That Just Might Replace Gasoline

Check out our list of the 3 alternative fuels most likely to replace gasoline in our vehicles. Learn how each works and the advantages of using renewable energies for cars.

by Katina Hazimihalis
A pile of single-stream recyclable materials.
All the U.S. Recycling Facts You Need to Know

While the recycling rate in the U.S. has dropped, the total tonnage is at an all-time high. Learn all about the current American recycling landscape.

View from the kitchen of a modern tiny home with bright white shiplap walls, rustic wood countertops and shelves, and a sitting area on the other side of the small space.
Your Guide to Joining the Tiny House Movement

Tiny houses are sweeping the nation, but is it the right lifestyle for you? Find out the costs, benefits and what to consider before taking the plunge.

byDanielle Hanula

Composting

City curbside food waste to be composted to reduce methane gas.
How Curbside Composting Easily Reduces Food Waste

Want to cut food waste? Find out how a curbside collection program in your city can help reduce methane emissions by keeping organic waste out of landfills.

A pile of organic waste at a green landfill.
What Are Green Waste Landfills?

A recent trend in the U.S. is the emergence of green waste landfills. We’ve got the info you need, from why compost landfills are important to how they’ll benefit the environment.

A hand holding a green trash bag in front of several overflowing trash bins.
Curbing America's Trash Production: Statistics and Solutions

The U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Learn more about America's trash production.

Food Waste

City curbside food waste to be composted to reduce methane gas.
How Curbside Composting Easily Reduces Food Waste

Want to cut food waste? Find out how a curbside collection program in your city can help reduce methane emissions by keeping organic waste out of landfills.

A pile of organic waste at a green landfill.
What Are Green Waste Landfills?

A recent trend in the U.S. is the emergence of green waste landfills. We’ve got the info you need, from why compost landfills are important to how they’ll benefit the environment.

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St. Louis Area Foodbank Saves Food From Landfills

173,000 kids in St. Louis are at risk for hunger. Learn how the St. Louis Area Foodbank provides families in need with nutritious food that would otherwise be sent to the landfill.