Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Household hazardous waste ...

Everyday items like clothing, plastics and packaging can last centuries. Here’s how long they tend to breakdown and why ...

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

Despite some modest progress over the past two decades, Canada's waste diversion efforts remain wanting: according to the ...

A minister says people in other places have to pay to dispose of appliances but it's free in Jersey.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has awarded $15 million in grants to municipalities across the state to build up investments in local and regional waste management ...