The Magazine of The Sierra Club
From Burning Trash to Zero Waste
South Baltimore residents tackle polluting facilities and fight for a cleaner future
waste reduction
Americans' Obsession With Fast Fashion Is Fueling Africa's Textile Waste Crisis
Can more circular and regenerative fashion solve the problem and reach the people who need it most?
Where Can I Recycle Styrofoam Blocks, Peanuts, and Foodware?
The cold, hard truth about recycling foam coolers, where Styrofoam is banned, and how to get it banned
Why the Burgeoning Plastics Problem Is More Than a Waste Issue
World leaders wanted to ramp up recycling, but that won’t curb plastic pollution
Locals Paved the Way for Chicago's New Composting Program
Can the city’s food scrap drop-off initiative work in harmony with existing businesses?
What’s the Greenest Way to Keep Things Cool?
Less-toxic alternatives to gel packs, dry ice, and Styrofoam coolers
How to Give Gifts Without the Waste of Wrapping Paper
Millions of pounds of gift wrapping end up in landfills. A 1,300-year-old Japanese tradition offers another way.
The Problem With Those Kitchen Composting Machines
Spoiler: For starters, what they produce is not compost.
