Maybe you’ve heard the environmentally-friendly advice: Recycle your cans. Put litter in the trash when you see it on the ground. Maybe you’ve spent an…

We’re talking about zero waste this week. And we spoke with some northern Illinois residents about finding more low waste choices. For some, it’s easier…

Down the road from Ogle County’s Solid Waste office in Oregon is a can crusher. It looks like a top heavy white shed, a rectangle on top of a square. You…

You know that triangle symbol you see on plastic? That doesn’t mean it’s recyclable. That’s just the manufacturer telling you what kind of resin it’s made…

We're exploring zero waste during Morning Edition and All Things Considered on WNIJ this week. Claire Buchanan and Sarah Jesmer have been reporting on…