When we become physicians, our first act is to take the oath “First, do no harm,” one of the guiding principles for everyone in health care. But if we were doing something every day that causes harm ...

A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. It’s not just food waste from homes and businesses ...

I like to think of myself as a good caretaker of the planet. To that end, I am faithful about placing my recyclable waste items—plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, cans, paper and ...

Connecticut produces more trash than it can handle. Nearly three years after dousing the flames at the state’s largest waste incinerator, officials are still searching for way to deal with the mess ...

Allied Waste has announced the details of a plan that would allow the 12 member communities of the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) to switch to single-stream recycling in less than a ...

The Southeastern Public Service Authority, which handles South Hampton Roads cities’ waste disposal, is closing in on a new provider to help improve recycling efforts for member cities, repurpose ...

It’s not just food waste from homes and businesses overwhelming landfills in New Hampshire. Pet waste, compostable paper and textiles also make up a large share of what’s being thrown away, a recent ...