Sustainability at Home
Looking for ways to be more eco-friendly? Go green in your every day life by reducing waste and recycling more with our sustainability tips.
Reduce & Recycle

Alliance for Chesapeake Bay urges businesses to adopt green practices to protect the local watershed. Hear from Executive Director Kate Fritz about their mission.

See how you can take part in Campus Sustainability Month using these event and program ideas from colleges dedicated to promoting green initiatives.

From rinsing out containers to keeping plastic bags out of your bin, learn the ins and outs of proper recycling with our informational guide.

Is single-stream recycling as simple as it sounds? Learn how single-stream recycling works, and if tossing everything in the same container affects the sorting and recycling process.

Downtown Streets Team is combatting litter and homelessness in San Jose. Learn more about their unique litter cleanup program and more prevention tips.

While the recycling rate in the U.S. has dropped, the total tonnage is at an all-time high. Learn all about the current American recycling landscape.

Not sure where to dispose of your Christmas tree? Read our guide for tips on how to dispose of a live or artificial Christmas tree easily and responsibly.

The U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Learn more about America's trash production.
Carbon Footprint

While the recycling rate in the U.S. has dropped, the total tonnage is at an all-time high. Learn all about the current American recycling landscape.

Check out our list of the 3 alternative fuels most likely to replace gasoline in our vehicles. Learn how each works and the advantages of using renewable energies for cars.

Tiny houses are sweeping the nation, but is it the right lifestyle for you? Find out the costs, benefits and what to consider before taking the plunge.
Composting

Want to cut food waste? Find out how a curbside collection program in your city can help reduce methane emissions by keeping organic waste out of landfills.

A recent trend in the U.S. is the emergence of green waste landfills. We’ve got the info you need, from why compost landfills are important to how they’ll benefit the environment.

The U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Learn more about America's trash production.
Food Waste

Want to cut food waste? Find out how a curbside collection program in your city can help reduce methane emissions by keeping organic waste out of landfills.

A recent trend in the U.S. is the emergence of green waste landfills. We’ve got the info you need, from why compost landfills are important to how they’ll benefit the environment.