Every vehicle eventually reaches the end of its life. Here are some suggestions to properly dispose of the vehicle or its parts: Find a green disposal program: Various companies and programs have been established throughout the country that offer competitive compensation for your junked vehicle. These green disposal participants differ from the typical junkyard because [...]

When remodeling your kitchen or storage area, consider recycling or reusing your existing cabinets. Here are some ideas: Give them away: Websites like Craigslist and Freecycle are good places to post an ad for free cabinets. Repurpose them: Cabinets can be broken down and remade into cubbies, end tables or closet/garage storage space. Donate them: [...]

Sure, you can drop off your Christmas tree at a municipal recycling facility, but you can also reuse the tree in these creative ways.

The detritus of industry takes on organic form in the mind-blowing moving animal sculptures of Chris Cole.

Let celebration and conservation go hand in hand this New Year’s Eve.

With the old, embossed U.S. license plates already gone in many states, Aaron Foster’s art made of recycled plates is the perfect reminder to feel nostalgic about them.

Stay warm and fashionable on the slopes with these green-minded products.

Are powdery hills in your future? These recycled sleds and toboggans will have you wishing for a white Christmas.

The mail box is full of holiday mailers this time of year. Put them to good (re)use with these practical tips.

Skip the usual store-bought ornaments in favor of these recycled, easy-to-hang gems!

Hazardous waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or the environment. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, gases or sludges. They can be discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides, or the byproducts of manufacturing processes. Hazardous waste must be disposed of properly at an approved facility. The EPA [...]

Yard waste and trimmings account for nearly 17% of municipal solid waste. This waste consists of grass, leaves and tree and brush trimmings — adding up to approximately 31 million tons each year. Through composting, we can reduce the amount of yard waste entering the solid waste stream.