Category: Earth911

Corrugated cardboard makes its way from warehouse to mill in about two weeks. In contrast, plastic packaging can take centuries to break down, and even

Americans throw out 81.5 pounds of clothing a year; two-thirds of it ends up in landfills. That’s no accident—it’s a fast fashion design principle that

At Earth911, people often ask us, “Is shredded paper recyclable?” The answer is still “yes, but”—and how and where you can recycle it has changed

Most of us feel a small sense of satisfaction when we take out the recycling. Whether you set materials on the curb, bring electronics to

There are many reasons to grow your own food. Avoiding pesticides. Reducing the environmental impact of transporting produce. Improving the nutritional value of the produce

As the spring flowers start to appear and the days get longer, the urge to dig in the dirt returns. But you don’t have to

Here’s a number that should make you uncomfortable: the global economy is only 7.2% circular. That means that for every 100 pounds of steel, plastic,

When your phone screen cracks or your laptop battery dies, what do you do? For years, most people just bought a new one. Companies made

Do you have a box of old electrical wires and cables lying in a corner of your house? You’re not alone. According to the UN’s

State and local plastic bans are gradually changing how Americans shop, eat, and handle waste. Twelve states now ban single-use plastic bags, and seven have