Mecklenburg County officials are urging residents to stop discarding lithium-ion batteries in the trash or recycling after ...

A bottle bill is not only good for the environment, it’s good for business, proponents of House bill 6207 write.

Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee has introduced legislation aimed at incentivizing recycling statewide. Hagan McEntee’s legislation — ...

With great soil, foggy mornings, and cool afternoon winds, Monterey County is the perfect place to grow quality wine grapes.

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 ...

Plastic pollution is one of the most obvious and long-lasting of the major environmental concerns, and because of the scope ...

Around Central Florida, celebrate Earth Day with festivals, cleanups and events to celebrate the planet we call home.

Many companies pretend to be greener than they actually are. Here's advice for distinguishing bogus sustainability claims ...

Recycling gets confusing sometimes, especially when it comes to certain items. Discover which recycling rules you may (or may ...

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum ...

Much plastic waste is soiled and composed of several different layers, making it too complex for the usual recycling method.

The average American experiences 48 days of annual “eco guilt” — the feeling that they could be doing more to help the environment. A new survey of 2,000 Americans pinpointed the specific number of ...