Did you know that paper and paper-based packaging are among the most recycled materials in the United States? And you can feel good knowing that by recycling, you are reusing resources, making the ...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 94 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled and composed in 2018 – about 32%. But there's also the looming issue of contamination, rendering ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- If recycling and composting seems like a daunting task, just remember that taking the extra step to properly separate waste materials positively impacts the planet. When ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — There is a 25 percent increase in waste production during the holiday season, which makes recycling even more important. Below, take our quiz to learn whether and how to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With spring cleaning on the horizon, the Kent County Department of Public Works has created a tool to help you figure out what’s recyclable and what’s not. The 2024 Spring ...

From picking up piles of wrapping paper and tossing plates and utensils from family dinner, to eventually letting go of your carefully selected Christmas tree, cleaning up after the holidays can leave ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With the holidays coming up, Kent County officials are reminding residents of how to dispose of typical holiday items like wrapping paper, batteries and trees. According to the ...