A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
Large amounts of plastic waste are shipped around the world, much to be disposed of in landfills or incinerated.
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World Sea Turtle Day: Celebrating paths to conservation success
Conservation efforts can benefit species such as sea turtles as well as local communities and the planet.
Reuse is allowed in Florida restaurants
Florida's food code encourages the use of reusable beverage and food containers when safety guidelines are followed.
South Florida company celebrates 50-million-pound milestone at beach cleanup
Boca Raton-based 4ocean funds cleanups through the sale of products such as bracelets made from ocean waste.
Protect Florida’s environment from single-use plastics
Senate Bill 240 and House Bill 575 would strengthen and unify Florida’s plastic regulations.
Cutting food waste in Florida schools benefits students, farmers and the environment
SB 1464 allows schools to partner with local food banks and take other steps to reduce waste.
What we learn when following a water droplet on its journey beneath Tallahassee
Small, stubborn acts of care compound the same way neglect does, only in the opposite direction.
Conservation’s hot topics of 2026: From artificial intelligence to mirror molecules
Tropical forests, plastic waste and a darker ocean also appear on the annual ‘horizon scan’ of conservation priorities.
How to have a plastic-free holiday season
Our world is awash in plastic, but you can have a plastic-free — or plastic-light — holiday season.
How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better
You can help the recycling process by washing off food waste and paying attention to what can be recycled in ...