Learn about the impacts of effective waste management

A dramatic increase in waste is expected over Halloween, but there are many ways to reduce, reuse, or recycle it.

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

Plastic is a defining material of the modern world, yet only 9% is recycled, highlighting global waste challenges.

Learn why PLA cups often end up in landfills and discover steps to ensure your composting efforts are successful.

Plastic bottles are made from crude oil. In the US, 60 million are tossed daily, with only 30% currently recycled.

COVID-19 has led to a surge in PPE waste, which often ends up in landfills or oceans due to limited recycling options.

New York’s e-waste is a fast-growing waste stream. Since the 2015 ban, e-waste in regular trash has dropped by 60%.