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New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 hour ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
fromHell Gate
6 days ago
Podcast

Randy Mastro Truly Gutted Compost Collection

New York City's mandatory curbside composting program began in April 2025 to reduce organic waste in landfills.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 hour ago

FIRST ON STREETSBLOG: Mamdani To Fully Fund Trash Containerization - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will implement citywide containerization of residential trash by 2031 to improve New York's sidewalks.
#earth-day
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

2026 Green Business Expo + Earth Day Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)

Celebrate sustainability and community at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, on April 18.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Oakland Earth Day celebrations will focus on cleanups and community fun

Earth Day celebrations in Oakland provide opportunities for community improvement and environmental stewardship, including a significant estuary cleanup event.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

2026 Green Business Expo + Earth Day Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)

Celebrate sustainability and community at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, on April 18.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Oakland Earth Day celebrations will focus on cleanups and community fun

Earth Day celebrations in Oakland provide opportunities for community improvement and environmental stewardship, including a significant estuary cleanup event.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

A messy garden is a glorious garden. We need to stop tidying, titivating and paving them over | Emma Beddington

The industrious buzz of bees tackling the dregs of cherry blossom was lawnmower-loud, accompanied by back off peeps from blackbirds nesting in the ivy.
London politics
#sustainability
fromWWD
5 days ago
Marketing

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

Environment
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.
Marketing
fromWWD
5 days ago

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

Sustainability marketing must be rooted in measurable goals to build consumer trust, especially during events like Earth Day.
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Banish Garden Slugs With A Cheap And Easy Beer Trap - Tasting Table

Plump, wiggly slugs may look innocuous, but they can wreak serious havoc on a carefully-curated garden, even causing total crop failure.
Beer
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor marks Day 100 with Bronx illegal-dumping cleanup after citywide vote

Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor focused on community engagement and addressing both major policies and local quality-of-life issues.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
Public health
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
Agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and community initiatives like Frog Patrol for wildlife protection.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Police investigating suspected arson at Toronto waste facility | CBC News

Firefighters responded around 1 a.m. near Unwin Avenue and Cherry Street. Toronto Fire said crews found some rail cars and materials that are sorted at the site on fire.
Canada news
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
London startup
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Plastic Bank's David Katz on Grassroots Recycling Solutions

Plastic Bank promotes grassroots recycling to create resilient communities and reduce ocean plastic waste through partnerships and innovative compensation models.
Berlin food
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

"We Live in Toxic Interior Environments": Interview with Healthy Materials Lab

Material selection in architecture is crucial for public health and environmental sustainability.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Police, city investigating tree removals from leafy midtown neighbourhood without permit | CBC News

Toronto police and city staff are investigating the illegal removal of three mature evergreens without a permit in a midtown neighborhood.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

You Don't Need a Yard to Start a Garden - Here's What to Do Instead

Container gardening allows for thriving gardens in small spaces with proper tools and diligent watering.
Digital life
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#car-free-earth-day
Environment
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC's car-free Earth Day returns April 25 with streets open across 5 boroughs

Dozens of streets in New York City will become pedestrian plazas for Car-Free Earth Day on April 25, promoting climate change awareness and sustainability.
Environment
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC's car-free Earth Day returns April 25 with streets open across 5 boroughs

Dozens of streets in New York City will become pedestrian plazas for Car-Free Earth Day on April 25, promoting climate change awareness and sustainability.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Houseplant hacks: do eggshells deter fungus gnats from laying eggs?

Crushed clean, dry eggshells, when scattered over the soil, are intended to stop adult gnats from laying eggs and potentially add natural fertilizer. However, they merely sit on the surface, collecting dust, while the gnats remain attracted to the damp compost.
Renovation
Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

These 5 Plants Hate Coffee Ground Fertilizer - Here's What To Use Instead - Tasting Table

Used coffee grounds can enhance soil but may harm certain plants due to caffeine and acidity.
OMG science
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Two Sustainability Students See Opportunity Hidden in Laundry-Induced Microplastic Pollution

Federal agencies are prioritizing microplastics in drinking water and launching initiatives to detect and remove them from the human body.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 hours ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
New York Islanders
fromCurbed
1 week ago

This Electric-Green Stream Is Actually a Good Thing

Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island faces odor issues linked to wastewater management, prompting investigations by environmental authorities.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

This educator is turning Instagram into a classroom about Oakland's ecosystems

Saumitra Kelkar is dedicated to restoring native flora and educating others about local ecology in the Bay Area.
#fire
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago
Canada news

Dozens of firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze at Etobicoke waste disposal plant | CBC News

Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: You Had One Job Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The new delivery worker hub lacks essential facilities like a toilet, highlighting neglect of workers' needs in late-stage capitalism.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

6 Smart Ways To Keep Gophers Out Of Your Garden - Tasting Table

Gophers can cause significant damage to gardens, but there are effective methods to control them.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Gowanus Sanitation Facility Clears Way for Superfund Tanks

A new $24 million facility in Gowanus enhances sanitation operations and supports Gowanus Canal cleanup by storing road salt and processing compost.
#community-service
fromFuncheap
6 days ago
Mission District

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
6 days ago
Mission District

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
6 days ago
Mission District

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

fromFuncheap
6 days ago
Mission District

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Join a weekly neighborhood trash pick-up to improve the area and enjoy local discounts and brunch with friends.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Join a community trash pick-up event to improve the neighborhood and enjoy local discounts and brunch afterward.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Join a community trash pick-up event to improve the neighborhood and enjoy local discounts and brunch afterward.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Join a weekly neighborhood trash pick-up to improve the area and enjoy local discounts and brunch with friends.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

This Trash-To-Garden Hack Keeps Pests Away From Young Plants - Tasting Table

Protecting seedlings with cardboard tubes prevents damage from pests like cutworms and slugs during outdoor transplantation.
#recycling
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Recycling's next big thing or big bluff?

Houston's recycling program claims to recycle 90% of plastics, but activists question its effectiveness and transparency.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Recycling's next big thing or big bluff?

Houston's recycling program claims to recycle 90% of plastics, but activists question its effectiveness and transparency.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

After 10 years of fighting, 'No Coal' activists gear up for new battle

Activists are mobilizing to impose strict regulations against a coal export terminal in West Oakland, challenging the developers' progress.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Peel mayors slam province's plan to consolidate conservation authorities | CBC News

Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon oppose the consolidation of conservation authorities, citing risks to local watershed management and housing approvals.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NYC health department has questions about the floating pool set for the East River

A floating pool project in New York aims to provide filtered East River water for swimming by summer 2027, despite ongoing delays.
#composting
fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC politics

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

New Yorkers stopped composting after city stopped giving them fines, report shows

Enforcement of composting fines in New York City has decreased, leading to a significant drop in compost collection since 2025.
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Decades of radioactive water releases into Hudson River revealed

Records show the plant discharged an average of two to three million gallons of processed wastewater each year between 1962 and 2021, including treated radioactive effluents.
Environment
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Upper West Siders Beg DOT For A 'Low-Traffic Neighborhood' - Streetsblog New York City

Community Board 7 seeks to implement low-traffic neighborhoods to reduce pollution and improve quality of life on residential streets.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Behind this door is the huge fatberg that can't stop depositing poo balls on Sydney's beaches

A massive fatberg at the Malabar wastewater treatment plant has caused beach closures in Sydney due to dislodged waste being carried back to shore.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Taxpayers to fund clear-up of huge illegal waste dumps

Three major illegal rubbish dumps in England will be cleaned up at taxpayer expense as part of a national waste crime action plan.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
Environment
fromAxios
3 days ago

Exclusive: JPMorgan strikes carbon removal deal that doubles as wildfire prevention

Graphyte will supply 60,000 tons of carbon removal credits over 10 years from projects in Arkansas and Arizona.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
#fly-tipping-enforcement
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Fly-tippers could be forced to clear their own rubbish under new crackdown

The UK government proposes forcing fly-tippers to clean up illegally dumped waste and allowing councils to seize offender funds for cleanup operations as fly-tipping increases 9% annually.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment

English local authorities will gain powers to enforce fly-tipping penalties including 20 hours community service and fines up to £300 without court proceedings.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fly-tippers could be forced to clear their own rubbish under new crackdown

The UK government proposes forcing fly-tippers to clean up illegally dumped waste and allowing councils to seize offender funds for cleanup operations as fly-tipping increases 9% annually.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment

English local authorities will gain powers to enforce fly-tipping penalties including 20 hours community service and fines up to £300 without court proceedings.
Environment
fromNature
6 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Convenience Comes at the Environment's Expense

Fast delivery convenience carries significant environmental costs through packaging waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, but individual yard management choices can meaningfully reduce environmental impact at a local scale.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California park's use of human compost draws outcry

A California conservation trust using human compost at a public park faces criticism from officials who claim it violates regulations, while the trust maintains the practice is environmentally beneficial.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US is using Mexico as a garbage sink' leading to toxic crisis', UN expert says

Mexico is facing a toxic crisis due to imported waste and lax environmental standards, impacting public health and safety.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A delightful day at the dump: The trick is not to leave with more stuff than I arrived with!'

A recycling centre's ReUse shop in London salvages discarded items including unusual specimens like embalmed animals, vintage furniture, and antiques to resell rather than send to landfill.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Why environmental advocates are speaking out against a planned development in northeast Pickering | CBC News

Environmental advocates oppose a planned development in northeast Pickering due to concerns about flood risk, water quality, and endangered species.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Two hours after clearing flytip, rubbish is dumped again'

Croydon experiences over one thousand flytips weekly, the highest in the country, costing the council £1 million annually to address through enforcement and cleanup operations.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

How You Can Help Keep Recycling Workers Safe

Recycling reduces waste and resource extraction, but material recovery facility workers face significant safety hazards, with nine deaths in 2023 and waste collection ranking as the fourth most dangerous job in the United States.
Philosophy
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Nothing In Vain

Nature acts with grace and yields miraculous results from 13.4 billion years of experimentation, inspiring people to prioritize the planet every day.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Volunteer takes on trash plaguing the Brooklyn Bridge

Ellen Baum is removing locks and debris from the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway to restore its historic appearance and discourage littering.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

How to Recycle or Dispose of Single-Use Alkaline Batteries

Never place batteries of any type in your curbside recycling bin. Batteries can damage recycling equipment and, if lithium batteries are mixed in, cause fires. Always use designated battery collection programs.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Simple daily choices—using reusables, conserving water, swapping to LEDs, and avoiding single-use plastics—reduce environmental impact while saving money.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Clean Harbors (CLH): The Environmental Services Moat is Expanding

Clean Harbors just locked in a $110 million contract for PFAS water filtration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. This isn't just another project win. It's validation of the company's end-to-end PFAS solution: lab analytics, water filtration, site remediation, and most critically, high-temperature incineration disposal.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies

A dozen highly effective policies in the largest countries can initiate a decisive post-carbon transition if implemented now.
Environment
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Environmental groups sue NYC over Willets Point wastewater plant

Environmental groups are suing New York City over plans to chlorinate wastewater entering Flushing Creek, arguing chlorine won't reduce sewage volume and may harm wildlife.
#superfund
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

How Can We Mend Our Living World?

Human, animal, and plant relationships are intertwined; biodiversity decline reshapes these connections and requires rethinking narratives and interdisciplinary approaches to repair the living world.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Health, Habitat, and Civic Infrastructure: Designing the City as a National Park

Cities around the world share a common goal: to become healthier and greener, supported by civic infrastructure that restores ecosystems and strengthens public life. The question is how to reach this. Global climate targets, local building codes, and municipal standards increasingly guide designers and planners toward better choices. Still, many cities struggle to translate these frameworks into everyday, street-level comfort and long-term ecological protection.
Environment
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