MARION — Most of the materials that pile up in Linn County garbage cans end up in a landfill in Marion, where trash has accumulated since the 1970s. However, that site will close by June 30, 2044 — or ...

Our recycling and sustainability efforts are getting noticed, but our work is far from done. We are starting the year with a new strategic plan to focus our work, including an evolution of our mission ...

In Franklin County, we often talk about what we collectively can do to effectively manage our waste stream to create a healthier, more sustainable community for all. But just as important as the ...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — If you're looking for a way to get rid of waste, one local organization has a program to help. Hamilton County ReSource is responsible for making sure that recycling and waste ...

Sewage sludge is the solid waste resulting from wastewater treatment. According to data from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, 1.2 million tons of this waste ...

In urban settings, where soil fertility and water access can be limited, urine has gained quiet traction among permaculturists and eco-conscious gardeners. Once seen as taboo, human urine is quietly ...

A 12-week consultation will run until 8 April this year with the aim to get feedback on a range of priorities to curb ...

Plastics are everywhere — in packaging, construction, electronics, and almost every corner of daily life. But they don’t break down easily. A single plastic item can take up to 500 years to decompose.

Wilted lettuce leaves from a soiled salad. Scraps leftover from a recent potluck. Old bread succumbing to time’s moldy consequences. All these items, labeled as “food waste,” can join the yard ...