Americans dispose of more than 700 billion pounds of paper, glass, plastic, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics and other refuse annually.

There are ways to preserve memories while respecting the environment--and that's good news for the growing number of American scrapbookers.

Most of us feel guilty if we do not take the trouble to wash and sort all those reusable plastics, papers and tins. We do this to avoid throwing them in the bin which then ends up in the landfill sites around the country. But how useful is recycling and can it really solve the "waste crisis"? UK households generate a staggering thirty million tonnes of rubbish a year, of which sixty per cent comes from packaging. There has been a lot of publicity recently about waste that ...

Teachers, parents and students have found a way to say goodbye to homework (at least to old homework): They recycle it.

Are you a winner when it comes to recycling?

Start the new year off right by resolving to begin or expand your recycling and your contribution to an evironmentally friendly lifestyle. Find ideas for recycling resolutions.

April is Earth Month, a time for people to stop and think about how they can do their part to help the environment.

Each spring, millions of volunteers rally for the nation's largest annual community improvement program. It's a great way to enjoy some fresh air, spend quality time with the family, meet new friends and make a difference in your community's environment.

More and more families are looking for ways to vacation in a more environmentally friendly way. This article describes ways your family can camp green this summer.