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Tossing takeout containers into the recycling bin feels like the right move, but looks can be deceiving. A lot of food ...

The thrift store can be an excellent place to pick up items for the kitchen—but they have to be the right kinds of items, ...

The Florida Senate approved a bill allowing wine producers to use recyclable kegs and other containers that can be used more ...

Documenting the garbage along New Jersey beaches helps state lawmakers make policy decisions on plastic pollution, says this ...

A Cedar Rapids man was convicted last week on federal charges stemming from a drug deal gone bad near Kirkwood Community College last August. State charges were dismissed after he was indicted in ...

The last box, however, was filled with something else. Live animals such as iguanas and freshwater crocodiles were found ...

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Ever wondered why plastic doesn't dry in the dishwasher? Turns out it has a lot to do with science and how plastic holds heat ...

The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) reacted positively to the CalRecycle announcement, saying that ...