Environment

The proper way to dispose of consumer-grade fireworks includes saturating them in water followed by the proper bagging method. This quick guide will walk you through the five-step process.

Illegal dumping is a global problem that is prominent in most rural areas and big cities in the United States. The problem causes environmental issues, increases taxes, and poses a public health risk. The solution lies in informing the public about the problem and putting waste in its proper place.

Researchers estimate the worldwide waste output in 2100 to be three times that of today. If things don't change this century, we could all be literally living in a pool of trash decades from now.

If you're looking for a way to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, you've come to the right place. We've compiled a large list of 42 ways to go green so that you can start living a more sustainable lifestyle today.

There are more than 100 million scrap tires stockpiled across the U.S. and many more rotting away in landfills. One solution is to reuse or upcycle these tires into new creations. Here are more than 60 eco-friendly examples of what can be done with scrap tires.

Find out what nonprofit organizations are doing in your state regarding recycling and waste diversion. This is a state-by-state listing of recycling organizations helping to make your state a greener place to live. Be sure to do your part and join one of them today.

The nonprofit foundation Keep America Beautiful (KAB) recently launched its newest initiative called 'Recycling at Work' to help boost recycling rates in the workplace.

The state of Indiana hasn't had the best of reputations when it comes to maintaining an eco-friendly profile. In fact, a 2007 report published by Forbes ranked Indiana second to last -- 49th out of 50 -- in terms of overall air/water quality, waste management, green policy, energy efficiency, and other factors. As the state capital and second largest city in the Midwest, Indianapolis has taken the bull by the horns in trying to turn things around.

One eco-friendly manufacturer of composite decking/railing materials saved over 2.5 billion lbs. of wood/plastic scrap from landfills. Turning a profit from recyclables, now that's a green idea!

A list of the 10 cities in America for green homes has been released. A green home is one with eco-friendly features, such as Energy Star appliances, low-flow faucets and more.

Is this the 'Green Generations'? It would seem so according to a new survey that finds a vast majority of Americans care about recycling and living an eco-friendly lifestyle.

14% of the trash generated in the U.S. is burned at trash incineration facilities, generating 19 billion kWh of electricity and keeping millions of tons of garbage from entering landfills.

Not all junk is bound for landfills. Check out these awesomely creative houses constructed out of trash and recyclables.

Recycling made easier. The newest version of the iRecycle app from Earth911.com makes it simple to find recycling and disposal sites near you.

Junk removal companies have been around for decades, but today's clutter-haulers are going green. Eco-friendly junk removal services are popping up around the country, and they will donate and recycle much of the clutter you're getting rid of.