Government Agencies Join With Trade Groups To Halve Food Waste by 2030
Up to 40 percent of edible food in America currently goes into the trash, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, often because consumers store food incorrectly or misunderstand what the "best before" dates on food labels really mean.
Trapped Body Causes 14.5M Gallons of Mexican Sewage Water to Flow Into U.S.
A trapped dead body clogged up pumps in the Tijuana River and caused nearly 14.5 million gallons of wastewater to flow into the United States from Mexico over the weekend.
The U.S. Wastes 25 Percent of Its Healthcare Spending
The study, published in JAMA, is based on government reports, articles and peer-reviewed publications related to costs and savings estimates in six categories of waste, released between 2012 and 2019.
Border Patrol Previously Felt Wall Was Waste Of Money
The National Border Patrol Council has been an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump's proposal to build a wall along the southwest border, going so far as to back a government shutdown in a play to get lawmakers to fund the project.
Democrats Have Congress. Here's How Not to Waste It
The Demorcats will make life harder for Trump, but they will do little to change the imbalance of wealth and power in this country—unless they are pushed to do so.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says 'Walls Are Waste'
"For the wall's $5.7 billion, every child in America could have access to Universal Pre-K," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Plastic Waste Wins International Statistic of the Year
If someone could collect and recycle all the unrecycled plastic on earth, they would be the richest person on the planet.
Trump: Reclassify Nuclear Waste to Cheapen Disposal
The Department of Energy plans to relabel radioactive waste to the level of shared by contaminated protective clothing, rags and medical equipment.
Anti-plastic Book Distributed With Plastic Covering
"It undoes all our hard work and proves once again that we are using plastic with our eyes closed," author Martin Dorey said.
Austin Requires Restaurants Responsibly Dispose of Food
The altered waste guidelines are part of Austin's plan to reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills 90 percent by 2040.
Cold Plasma Pyrolysis Could Revolutionize Plastic Waste
Rather than wasting plastics, cold plasma pyrolysis can be used to recover valuable materials, which can be sent directly back into industry.
Whole Foods to Pay $1.64 Million for Mishandling Waste
Over a five-year period, Whole Foods and two other companies allegedly mishandled hazardous waste.
How Much Plastic Pollution Will Kill a Turtle?
It's not uncommon to find stranded dead turtles with guts full of plastic.
Fukushima Radioactive Waste Flowed Into Ocean
A researcher said he found 20,100 becquerels of cesium per square meter in the mud at Kyu-Edogawa river.
Plant-Based Plastics Could Solve World's Waste Problem
Marine plastic debris is estimated to reach 250 million tons by 2025.
New York City Is Cracking Down on Rats
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $32 million plan to reduce the city's rat population.
Emergency at Nation's Largest Nuclear Waste Site
A tunnel has collapsed at Hanford, Washington, where the Nagasaki bomb was built during World War II.
Sea Birds Eat Plastic Waste Due to Delicious Smell
The smell effectively fools the birds into thinking the plastic is a nutritious food source.
Trump's Wall Seen as 'Waste of Money,' Even in Arizona
Hillary Clinton maintains a slight edge in the border state, which has voted for a Democrat only once in a presidential election since 1952.
No One Wants Your Old Clothes
Textile waste is piling up at catastrophic levels thanks to the fast-fashion industry.
Britons Throw Away 160 Million Bananas Annually: Report
One in three discards a banana if there is a single bruise or mark on its skin.
Up to 400 Million Meals Wasted in the U.K. Each Year
Reducing food waste could save U.K. businesses £300 million a year.
Less Than One in 400 Paper Cups Recycled in U.K.
Starbucks, Costa, Caffe Nero and Pret are accused of making misleading recycling claims.
Trump: UK Ban Debate an 'Absurd Waste of Time'
U.K. lawmakers will debate a petition on Monday calling for U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to be banned from Britain.
Two Numbers: Animal Manure a Growing Headache in America
Animals produce more waste than humans, but it isn't processed much at all.
Plastic-Eating Mealworms Can Safely Digest Styrofoam
In lab tests, researchers found that the larvae form of the darkling beetle can biodegrade plastic foam.
Only a Third of Europe's E-Waste Goes Where It Should
Investigation shows 6.2 million tons of discarded electronics went missing in 2012.
Glow-in-the-Dark Tampons Track Sewage Leaks in Rivers
The study identified households where sewage was being misdirected into waterways.
Harnessing the Power of Human Waste to Survive
National Geographic Emerging Explorer T.H. Culhane talks about harnessing the power of poo.
New Gadgets This Christmas? Here's How to Make Sure Your Old Ones Aren't Hurting the Environment
This Christmas, e-waste levels are likely to be higher than ever.