Some sustainability experts project that online grocers will help cut food waste, while others believe there is potential for more problems.

Legislation includes prohibition on unsustainable takeout food packaging, testing for microplastics, straws upon request and funding for recycling centers.

Program will develop a statewide take-back system for sharps and medications.

Waste Management provides the following tips to help parents, students and educators recycle right.

The project will launch a 600-meter-long floater that can collect up to 5 tons of ocean plastic a month.

Penn State will supply blue bags for recycling and clear bags for trash throughout the tailgating field and stadium parking lot for more efficient cleanup.

The competition, which encourages students across the country to reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle, kicks off in October.

Rachel Oster of Diversion Strategies and Women in Solid Waste & Recycling speaks to us about how she has seen the industry change and how she is working to give more women opportunities in the waste and recycling industry.

Several California bills calling for waste management and reduction could make their way to the governor’s desk this week.