Each time you flip a light switch on and off, you’re using electricity and affecting the environment. According to the World Resources Institute, over 20% of the electricity used in the U.S. is for ...

Halloween candy is sold in individual plastic wrappers. The temporary joys of Halloween candy, costumes and jack-o'-lanterns have long-term environmental impacts. Halloween candy wrappers create ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — The amount of household waste in the U.S. increases an average of 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to the EPA. Wrapping paper, decorations, packaging, ...

I’m a Christmas maniac. I start shopping in spring, put up multiple trees in early November and am as giddy as a child this time of year. But as I’ve aged, I am more aware of the negative impact the ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glimpact, a global platform to evaluate products’ and organizations’ environmental footprint, shares the findings of its study on popular Super Bowl snacks.

Current River, where the author camps, is fed by cold springs and stays cool year-round. These tips for first-time campers include using cold river water or river stones to keep your food items cooler ...