Learn about the impacts of effective waste management

Americans generate 12.2 million tons of furniture waste annually, with over 80% ending up in landfills.

New York’s plastic bag ban prohibits the distribution of single-use plastic bags by retailers to promote sustainability.

Learn how Sims Municipal Recycling processes materials and what you can do to ensure your waste gets recycled in NYC.

Find out more about what goes into breaking down and recycling plastics with this handy resin identification guide.

Only half of the US has recycling requirements in place, as it is not mandated by the federal government.

Restaurants and customers can reduce food waste through on-site or at-home composting and local recycling options.

From plastic bricks to mushroom insulation, innovative architects are turning waste into durable, sustainable buildings.