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Traveler infuriated by bus company's bizarre refreshment offering: 'The problem is that it exists in the first place'

It can be frustrating when you're trying to do the right thing only to be stifled by something completely out of your control ...
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Malaysia announces immediate ban on import of e-waste

Malaysia has announced an immediate and full ban on the importation of electronic waste (e-waste) – discarded electronic products such as computers, mobile phones and appliances.
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CM Gupta blames AAP's neglect for Delhi's 'legacy' pollution woes

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta blamed the previous AAP govt for air and Yamuna pollution, calling them 'legacy problems'. She said her ...
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10 things it is actually illegal to bury in your backyard - from electronics to pet remains

Your backyard might feel like your own private kingdom, but when it comes to what you can bury beneath the soil, the law has ...

Malaysia imposes ban on e-waste imports

Malaysia has imposed a ban on imports of electronic waste, as it looks to tighten controls on the entry of hazardous ...

New report uncovers unexpected crisis costing nations $7.2 billion a year: 'A 1% reduction … could save ... $150 million'

The UNEP and ISWA pegged the annual cost of taking out the trash at $252 billion. As of 2020, accounting for "the hidden ...
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Report explores how to reduce food waste in Wisconsin

Food waste accounts for 20% of all waste going into Wisconsin landfills. The state wants to reduce it by half.

Dumpster diver shares photos after finding 'weirdly shaped items' in local bin: 'It's a shame'

A post in the r/DumpsterDiving subreddit sparked amusement and concern when one user shared photos of several colorful, "unusually scented items" while dropping off electronics for recycling. The ...