Student recycles plastic waste into clothing
University of Michigan student Jackson Riegler is turning plastic waste from the Great Lakes into sustainable clothing.
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Nations agree to restrict global plastic waste trade
The governments of 187 countries have agreed to control the movement of plastic waste between national borders, in an effort to curb the world's plastic crisis -- but the United States was not among them.
We're throwing out more garbage, making waste collectors happy
Wall Street loves trash.
Solving Everest's mounting poop problem
When climbing enthusiasts take a stab at the highest mountain in the world, thinking about their bodily waste is probably low on their list of priorities.
Whale had 64 pounds of plastic, waste in stomach
When a young sperm whale washed up on a beach in southern Spain, scientists wanted to know what killed it. They now know: waste.
Chronic wasting disease found on Iowa County farm
Officials say a captive deer from a farm in Iowa County of southwestern Wisconsin has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Shredfest stacks up nearly 20 tons sensitive paperwork for destruction
Hundreds of people brought nearly 20 tons of papers to two shredding stops on Madison's west side Saturday morning as part of an identity theft prevention strategy.
Dumpster diving shows amount of food wasted each day
$165 billion, 50 percent of food produced is wasted
Rob Greenfield is touring the U.S. for his Goodfluence Tour. He started in San Diego and will end in New York City. He made a stop in his home state Wednesday to make a difference.
Final round of leaf, garden waste collection starts Monday
Residents can also dispose of yard material at 3 sites around city
Streets crews will be picking up leaf and garden waste in each Madison neighborhood one last time for the spring starting Monday, officials said.
Fraud hotline got 162 reports in 2011-2012
A new report says the state fraud hotline took more than 150 reports over the last biennium.
DNR urges people to cut down on holiday waste
DNR offers up suggestions to reduce excess elimination
The federal government estimates the volume of household waste goes up 25 percent during the holiday season.
DNR urges people to cut down on holiday waste
DNR offers up suggestions to reduce excess elimination
The federal government estimates the volume of household waste goes up 25 percent during the holiday season.
DNR urges parents, students to recycle
Packing for college can create plenty of waste
The state Department of Natural Resources is urging parents and students to recycle and reuse school supplies this fall.
DNR urges parents, students to recycle
Packing for college can create plenty of waste
The state Department of Natural Resources is urging parents and students to recycle and reuse school supplies this fall.
Report shows decrease in overtime costs
Savings reported Tuesday by task force
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says it has saved $2.1 million in overtime costs in the first three months of 2012.
Report shows decrease in overtime costs
Savings reported Tuesday by task force
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says it has saved $2.1 million in overtime costs in the first three months of 2012.
Clean Sweep starting summer hours in Dane County
If spring cleaning chores include ridding of old pesticides or paint thinners, the city of Madison says bring them to Clean Sweep, a recycling hazardous waste program.
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