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According to Greenpeace, only 9% of the world's plastic gets recycled. Instead, plastic waste continues to collect in our ...

When it comes to consumer food waste, the numbers can be staggering, but consider this: More than one-third of “all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste” in the United States, according ...

Around 40 to 50 times more energy goes into producing, transporting and selling food than can be recovered from recycling it.

In addition to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet and streamlining your grocery budget, another critical aspect of food shopping is proper storage and maximizing shelf life.

More than half your waste can be recycled, according to Miami University's waste hauling provider Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Rumpke services Miami’s Oxford and Regionals campuses, the city of Oxford, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Westwood is starting a composting pilot program that aims not only to reduce waste going into landfills but also to save money for ...