On trails in Grand Canyon National Park, I mostly pick up empty water bottles. It seems a job that will never be obsolete. Shouldn’t we have learned by now that refilling water bottles is the way ...

Charles Oakley and Jorge C. Bailey are "spray can artists." You may have seen them at the Saturday Market, Alaska State Fair, Three Barons Fair and ...

Every home improvement project ends with a familiar scene: a collection of leftover materials. There’s a certain satisfaction ...

Every now and then, I check in with our recycling hauler to uncover the rogue items sneaking into recycling carts or drop-off spots, where they absolutely do not belong. The top five offenders ...

Most of us remember to recycle cans, bottles, and newspapers, but what about the half-empty paint cans collecting dust in the garage or under the sink – waiting to be used just one more time? When ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — There's paper and boxes and bows, and more paper and boxes and bows, I mean, it just multiplies until you're covered in Christmas. What do you do with all that? Grab yourself a ...

After more than 30 years, MetroPaint — a pioneer of paint recycling programs across the country — plans to close its North Portland facility. “MetroPaint will continue to recycle, remake and sell ...

MOORHEAD — Trash left on the curb contains a treasure trove of information about the garbage habits of Moorhead residents. For example, around 14% of the material in Moorhead trash bins is recyclable, ...

If you’re hosting for the holidays you’ll want to make sure your house is looking top-notch. This means touching up assorted stains and scuffs on your walls. If you are so motivated and head to your ...

The environmental campaign to reduce the volume of solid waste through a per-gallon fee charged to consumers to cover the paint-disposal costs cleared a key hurdle before a state Senate committee ...