Stancil McNair declares victory after the union vote. AFSCME officials, who barred a Brew reporter from attending the meeting, have not commented on the results.

The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers in the United States will spend upwards of $6 billion on back-to-school supplies this season. But where do all of those half-used notebooks, plastic binders and dried up markers and highlighters go when students and teachers are done with them? Unfortunately, it’s usually the local landfill. Schools in the U.S. generate about 14,500 tons of municipal solid waste daily. This isn’t very surprising, given the huge number of students and staff that gather in these spaces 180 days a year. Certainly, though, there’s got to be a way to whittle down the amount […]

Learn how to get rid of boxelder bugs with our comprehensive guide. Discover identification tips, natural solutions, and when to call in professional pest control.

Limited market entrants along with shrinking capacity and rising loss ratios are compounding the pressure for insureds, particularly in trucking, passenger transport and other high-scrutiny classes.

Dane County, Wisconsin, is turning food scraps into community gold, with a new program keeping tons of waste out of landfills.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks issued warrants for the arrest of a Michigan father and son, following a series of wildlife violations in Treasure County, the department said in a Wednesday press …

There are some big egos in the City of Greensboro government and there are also some big machines that keep the city running. The first is always on display for people to see and now it will be possible to get a good view of the second as well. The City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department is rolling out its first Mighty Machines event next month – and it’s expected to be a big hit with families and residents who want to get an up-close look at the trucks and heavy equipment that keep the cit

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian border. www.elyecho.com

Whether you're camping out or strolling the beach, here's how you can help take care of First State parks.

The boardwalk hums with color. Racks of bright Wildwood hoodies sway in the breeze. Gaze upon bins of plastic sunglasses and shelves crammed with seashell magnets that promise to memorialize your vacation. Buying something to take home is almost instinct, a tradition as much a part of shore life as the smell of the salty […]

India's target is to generate 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047, and US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy seems to have found a way to reach the goal.

The City of Miramar is renaming its Multi-Service Complex in honor of Broward County Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis.

Motor oil can be recycled. It goes through a refining process to remove impurities, water, and other debris, and then can be reused like new.

Researchers at the National University of Science and Technology in Oman found a way to recycle aluminum foil into valuable nanoparticles.

Revolutionary BioX additive breaks down polyolefin within 2 years, enabling faster, eco-friendly degradation of plastics without forming microplastics!

Maybe rewarding scalpers just for ordering a Happy Meal is part of the problem.

Recent research conducted at the University of California Santa Barbara found that rivers have far too much plastic in them.

You want a deal," Inger Andersen, head of UNEP, told delegates Friday as the latest talks to forge a treaty on plastic pollution closed without agreement.

The legitimacy of Florida's pre-deportation detention center is again under scrutiny.

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U.S. mines discard waste rich in critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, enough to meet national demand without new operations, per a Colorado School of Mines study. DOE's $1 billion funding aims to recover these via innovative tech, but regulatory and environmental hurdles persist. Overcoming them could secure supply chains and boost the economy.

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According to the latest analysis by Market Research Future, Garbage Truck Market Industry is expected to grow from 13.97 (USD Billion) in 2023 to 20.35 (USD