Only 9% of plastics ever made have been recycled. Clever industry campaigns have shifted the costs of their own waste onto consumers.

Our basement bedroom has a huge desktop computer that we never use except to dust. Why are we keeping it? A recent CNET survey found that nearly a third of us are hoarding old electronics, because ...

Donating to a local thrift shop can support a good cause, but unwanted donations can be costly. Don't donate these items—here's where to take or recycle them instead.

Cups, bags, wipes, and wrappers slip into your day without much thought, used once and forgotten. But the pile doesn’t vanish ...

Recycling is something many of us try to do right, but it can get tricky without realizing it. I’ve learned that even small ...

My years working behind the espresso bar -- and now writing about coffee professionally -- have trained my palate to ...

Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.

How smart policy, strategic investment, and shared action can unlock more recycled PET. By Kate Davenport For years, ...

Abbie Liedtke, Waukesha County Recycling staff, is here to clear up common myths about recycling just in time for America Recycles Day on November 15!

Workplace 401(k) accounts have become critical to retirement security, and with good reason. The majority of private sector workers have access to these plans, which are easy to enroll in and come ...

NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw sees savers win cash prizes every month, totalling over £400 million in the most recent draw alone. While the most common prize available is £25, with 2.5 million ...