In my decades of ministry serving communities across Nassau County and beyond, I have witnessed firsthand how well-meaning policies can sometimes create unintended hardships for the very people they ...

“The Affordable Waste Reduction Act ensures that businesses of all sizes, along with consumers, can play a role in reducing waste without facing exorbitant compliance costs.” A supermarket in Inwood. ...

New research has compared whether food waste is reduced more by consumers who are driven by sustainability or those driven by nutrition and health. With somewhat unexpected findings, the study ...

American households are the largest contributor to food waste in the nation, representing 40% of the staggering 120 billion pounds of food wasted each year. New research from the Michigan State ...

Instead of focusing only on what goes in the trash, the campaign asks people to start earlier—before waste is created.

Recycle has been a buzz word for quite some time, and it’s now become a way of life as more communities say they recognize the need to find sustainable ways to reduce waste and recycle more to protect ...

Refill stores are gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to single-use packaging, promoting waste reduction through ...

Two New York State bills aim to address packaging waste, one offering a practical approach while the other presents potentially costly ramifications. The Affordable Waste Reduction Act (AWRA) proposes ...

On Monday, Olmsted County announced it’s launching a multi-year waste reduction campaign. The campaign, dubbed “It’s Up To You,” will encourage county residents to make small changes in their lives ...