Explore the Michigan bottle deposit debate. Redemption rates are at a 30-year low, prompting calls to re-evaluate the recycling program.

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Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association personnel have recovered about 1,100 empty, plastic fish feed bags from the waters of Chatham Strait since learning that a large quantity of bags, used to feed juvenile salmon at NSRAA’

An Area-Wide Environmental Impact Statement (AEIS) for phosphate mining in the Central Florida Phosphate District was completed in 2013. Several phosphate mining projects are currently being reviewed …

By Evan Garcia AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) -Could baby poop and fungi work together to tackle landfill waste? That's the idea behind a new product launched by an Austin, Texas-based startup that sells disposable diapers paired with fungi intended to brea

The bill text released June 16 sets up a potentially explosive confrontation with House Republicans.

Juneteenth, which has been a federal holiday since 2021, marks the end of slavery in the United States.

New regulations in Saudi Arabia require venues to partner with food waste organizations, allowing leftovers to be distributed to those in need.

Catch up on local and regional news items in a short recap we reported on for the week of June 9th, 2025

Recycling nuclear submarines is costly and slow, with the UK and US facing decades-long backlogs and billions in expenses to safely dismantle aging nuclear-powered fleets.

Trump’s nuclear energy executive orders aim to boost US leadership, but a lack of financing and excessive deregulation could hinder progress.

For Truckee locals holding crypto, crossing the border into Nevada doesn’t yet open the floodgates of everyday spending. You won’t be tapping a Bitcoin wallet at a gas station or paying for lunch wit

NASHVILLE – As summer travel heats up across the state, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) litter prevention campaign, Nobody Trashes Tennessee, reminds residents and visitors to help keep Tennessee clean and scenic by putting litter in its place. Whether exploring a scenic byway or enjoying Tennessee’s natural beauty, travelers are encouraged to participate in […]

The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for carbon capture and storage projects in the state. On June 9, 2025, th

Sen. Josh Hawley wants his colleagues to follow the president's lead on preserving Medicaid benefits as the Senate Finance Committee prepares its version of Trump's budget bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state’s largest waste pickup company will start making some modifications to its operations following direction from the Public Service Commission after a series of complaints about garbage collection mishaps. The issue was brought to the attention of Kanawha County Delegate Andy Shamblin after he said he kept receiving calls from constituents…

John Ball Zoo is considering a contaminated former landfill site in Walker for the location of its highly anticipated aquarium.

Federal legislators seeking a way to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act add language to a tax and budget measure.

A one-of-a-kind historical lecture with an ecological perspective about the transformation of Marine Park was presented.

The Trump Administration, including the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has reportedly been leveraging AI in its efforts to address fraud, waste, and abuse within the federal government. On its face, this approach sounds appealing. It seems efficient — a strength of AI is being able to spot patterns on a large scale that the […]

Explore effective strategies for Category A waste management to protect your healthcare organization from spreading high-consequence infectious diseases.

Shein defends its 'not fast-fashion' model as its 2024 sustainability report reveals rising emissions and growing reliance on air freight.