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Waste Reduction/Recycling

Tons of crushed concrete will be deposited in the Lynnhaven River near Virginia Beach to restore oyster reefs. (Wikimedia Commons)
VA Restoration Project Creates Oyster Reefs from Tons of Concrete
Monday, August 3, 2020
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A unique restoration partnership in Virginia enters a new phase as tons of crushed concrete are being deposited into the ...Read More
Researchers estimate about 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean every year. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Plastic Pollution Predicted to Proliferate Amid Pandemic
Monday, July 27, 2020
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As millions of people pledge to go plastic-free this month as part of the Sierra Club's "Plastic-Free July" campaign, the ...Read More
Food production makes up 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, but Americans throw away as much as 40% of edible food. (Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock)
New Uses for Food Waste Include Possible Benefits for Environment
Friday, May 29, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. - Edible food is wasted on a massive scale in the United States, but there are signs that it could be coming back to Americans' plates ...Read More
The only waste disposal site permitted for radioactive material in Montana is in the eastern part of the state, near Glendive. (Northern Plains Resource Council)
MT Lawmakers Pause Radioactive Waste Limits, Draw Public Ire
Friday, May 22, 2020
HELENA, Mont. - Lawmakers could sideline Montana's radioactive waste disposal rules from oil and gas industries next week, despite public opposition ...Read More
A polar bear sculpture made of trash that's washed up on Oregon beaches is on display at the Oregon Zoo in Portland. (washedashore.org)
The Art of Trash: Ocean Plastics Animal Sculptures Dive Into Waste Issue
Monday, May 11, 2020
BANDON, Ore. -- Researchers estimate 19 billion pounds of plastic get into the ocean each year. What washes back to shore could be trash -- or art ...Read More
The federal government has extended assistance through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, meant to help families with high winter energy bills, through August. (USAF)
Coloradans Face Rising Utility Bills During Coronavirus Emergency
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
DENVER -- Since the coronavirus pandemic forced much of the U.S. economy into a medically induced coma, 30 million Americans have filed for ...Read More
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day arrives amid stay-at-home orders, which could make it the perfect time for a backyard compost bin project. (Antranias/Pixabay)
It's 'Virtual' Earth Day: 50th Anniversary Arrives Despite COVID-19
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
RENO, Nev. -- Today marks the first time Earth Day has been celebrated virtually, and with many people still on "stay-at-home" orders, some ...Read More
At least 471 U.S. cities have adopted some form of plastic bag ordinance. (pcullum/Morguefile)
Plastic Bag Fees in MN Cities Underscore National Movement
Friday, December 27, 2019
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minneapolis and Duluth recently entered the fray of U.S. cities either imposing plastic bag fees, or adopting outright bans ...Read More
Americans throw away 25% more trash during the holiday season, which amounts to 25 million more tons of garbage that end up in landfills, according to research by Stanford University. (Adobe Stock) <br />
This Black Friday, Consider Recycling Options for Paper, Plastic Waste
Friday, November 29, 2019
RALEIGH, N.C. - If you're unsure what to do with paper and plastic waste from holiday purchases, environmental advocates warn that North Carolina is ...Read More
The Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition is planning to revamp a deserted coal mine in Morgantown, W. Va., into a composting facility. (Adobe Stock)
Alliance Aims to Transform Deserted Coal Mines into Viable Businesses
Thursday, November 7, 2019
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – A coalition of development groups in central Appalachia aims to give new life to abandoned coal mines in the region by ...Read More
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