Waste Reduction/Recycling
You Can Recycle a Plastic Bottle. What About Wind-Turbine Blades?
This Earth Day, Americans will be reminded of the need to take steps to protect the environment. Wind turbines are a leading clean-energy source…
Montgomery County Installs 'Litter Trap' to Keep Trash Out of Waterways
Montgomery County has installed its first-ever "litter trap," which will capture trash and debris and prevent it from flowing downstream into the Anac…
The Month of April Means "Don't mess with Texas"
The month of April has special meaning for Texans. It's when many groups - like Adopt-a-Highway and Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates - participate in …
PA Parks Make Switch to Paper, Compostables at Concession Stands
Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the …
November Cleanup Campaign Targets Trash in PA Waterways
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania has seen a lot more litter generated during the pandemic, and environmental advocates have launched a cleanup campaign …
Report: People Face Barriers to Repairing Their Own Electronic Devices
ROSLINDALE, Mass. - A new report finds Massachusetts residents would rather repair electronic devices than send them to landfills, but manufacturers …
Groups Promote Bill to Reduce Plastic Pollution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Conservation groups are calling for passage of a bill to phase out single-use plastics. The Break Free From Plastic Pollution …
Seven Great Lakes Communities Collaborate on Cleanup Effort
LANSING, Mich. -- Some Michiganders are part of a multi-state effort this week to clean up and protect the Great Lakes. The volunteer campaign …
On Earth Day, CT Environmentalists Rally to Modernize Bottle-Deposit Bill
HARTFORD, Conn. -- A coalition of Connecticut groups and lawmakers in support of new state bottle-deposit legislation are rallying in honor of Earth …
An Earth Day Look at Plastic Pollution in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With Ohioans around the state taking part in Earth Day cleanup events, conservationists said there's no better time to discuss the …
Baltimore to Double Harbor Cleanup with Fourth Trash Wheel
BALTIMORE -- Groups working to clean up the Baltimore Harbor are expediting their efforts by installing a fourth Trash Wheel next month. Dubbed …
As CA Considers Fracking Ban, Culver City is One Step Ahead
CULVER CITY, Calif. -- State lawmakers proposed a bill, Senate Bill 467, to ban fracking last week, but one city, Culver City, has already taken a …