Repairing our stuff when it breaks—rather than buying a replacement—reduces landfill, saves money and serves as a small act of rebellion.
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How Does Recycling Work and Should I Bother?
What gets recycled? What doesn’t? Why does recycling differ from place to place? A waste management student reveals these mysteries and more!
A Brief Overview of Household Hazardous Waste
Adopting zero-waste habits is the best strategy for reducing the volume of waste in landfills. But when hazardous waste happens, follow these tips.
Kitchen Science for Kids: Food Waste Audit
Most young kids understand—better than some adults—that we have only one planet and so should preserve it rather than trash it. Curious and inquisitive, they are also natural scientists. In this kitchen science for kids lesson plan, your kids will learn about food waste—why we waste food, what else we waste when we waste it, […]