Tossing everything into the blue bin (or however it’s sorted in your area) feels like a good deed for the planet. People frequently toss paper, plastic, and metal in without a second glance. This well ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

All types of organic household and yard waste can be composted. The project starts with nine recycled wood pallets, along with a variety of 1x6-inch and 2x4-inch boards. Use a pitchfork to ...

Spring is when flies begin breeding, so it is important to check your recycling bins now to avoid an infestation.

Widespread confusion about the recycling requirements means that many sustainably minded people toss items in the single-stream bin that don’t belong there. Only 5% to 6% of plastic used in the United ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may not be allowed.

This is the 5-step approach I use to manage the 5 bins my home requires for waste and recycling. Will it still work with new ...

People often don’t know what to do with unwanted fabric items like clothing, bedding and shoes. By Joyce Cohen As part of a little-known Department of Sanitation program, New York City buildings with ...