Most Americans occasionally throw away food just because of the date on the label and many always do. But these 'sell by' or ...

You could probably save a lot of money if you understand the difference between food labels -- like best by or sell by.Do you ...

Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grants will help communities maximize recycling, composting and waste reduction ...

Two new reports show how much work remains for companies to meet their ambitious pledges to cut the plastic waste that clogs oceans and threatens human health.

"We are installing new signs at our locations stating clearly that the sites are for recycling only and no materials are to be left on the ground," Schaffer said. "If the bins are full, wait or go to ...

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Some manufacturers in Australia, including Nestlé, has begun labelling products with clear instructions on what to do with each part of the packaging ...

Leaders in Minnesota are highlighting a new program that aims to make all packaging "refillable, reusable, recyclable, or ...

What goes in your blue bin, what to leave out, where to get free bins, and tips for managing holiday waste responsibly.

Millions of Americans dutifully fill their recycling bins each week, motivated by the knowledge that they're doing something good for the environment. But the sad fact is that much of what is ...

Miami, Florida, may be ditching recycling because too many people have been throwing regular trash into the blue bins. City officials said that recycling has had 'high contamination rates ...