Imagine discovering that nearly half the things you've been throwing in your trash bin could actually pose serious dangers to sanitation workers and the environment. Waste management officials across ...

NEW YORK — America has a food waste problem. In a country famed for its large portion sizes, Americans toss out some 30-40% of the food produced. "We think of U.S. households wasting about a third of ...

Cities are now home to 45% of the world's 8.2 billion people, and that figure is expected to rise to 68% by 2050. As they grow, they are becoming key to shaping a sustainable future. Across the world, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. New Zealand-based physicist & science journalist fascinated by cities The environmental impact of all this clothing is staggering.

“If people forget their bag, they think, ‘Well, it’s natural. It will decompose.’ And that’s not the case. Bacteria and pathogens are in pet waste,” said Rita Fallin, stormwater program coordinator ...

CLEARFIELD, Utah (KUTV) — Clearfield, Syracuse, and Sunset City are implementing city-wide green waste and recycle policies as way to “prolong the life of the local landfill.” Some people are upset ...