The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework states that plastic pollution must be eliminated by 2030. So why haven't we enacted measures that make a real difference?

You might remember our food waste guide from earlier this year — we received questions from more than 500 of you about California’s recent law to keep food waste out of landfills. One question we got ...

Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) — conglomerated waste often composed of up to 50% plastic — is being burned globally in waste-to-energy incinerators, cement kilns, paper mills, and by other industries.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. High-income countries have long sent their waste abroad to be thrown away or recycled ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California’s environmental board voted 4-1 to approve the state’s first hazardous waste management plan despite ...

Residents of Dandora, Nairobi Kenya rush to salvage waste materials near an excavator on February, 14 2022. [Gerald Anderson, Standard] As cities get denser, waste management is a topic that cannot be ...

International E-Waste Day, celebrated annually on October 14, raises awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste and promotes responsible e-waste management, with a focus on recovering ...

It was a pleasant summer day along the waters off the coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica when marine biologist Christine Figgener captured the heartrending video that sparked the movement to ban plastic ...

In the dark corners of your attic shelves or the depths of your desk drawers likely sits a collection of defunct laptops, cameras, and gaming consoles. The phone you may be reading this on will ...