You can walk into any thrift store and spot two kinds of fabrics: the ones that spring back to life after a good wash, and ...

Rag rugs, the kind Grandma used to make from worn-out sheets and bits of cloth, may seem like relics from a bygone era, but they hold valuable modern-day lessons.

The new era in Ottawa recycling has gotten off to a bumpy start, some residents and city councillors say. Conflicting pickup information, unemptied bins and a crammed customer support line are among ...

From March 31, waste collectors must collect different types of recycling and waste separately meaning a big change for residents ...

Yanagi Sōetsu’s call to value simple, well-made objects feels especially relevant in our current disposable culture.

A University of Arizona–led, $3.6 million ABOR-funded research initiative is assessing whether Arizona’s historic copper mine ...

Save your thrift store from disposing of donated items that can't be used. Here's what to do with these eight things that aren't accepted by thrift stores.

A home's design can become attached to a moment when decorated without intention. Here are 11 ways to keep your home's style ...

Olivia, Wildflower and others prize composting but wonder if there are enough incentives and direction from the city ...

NOLANVILLE — Creativity and sustainability came together Saturday at the Nolanville SMART Museum during its Recycled Paper Crafts & Make a Box Town event, an interactive holiday program designed to ...

If you feel like you’re wasting money or that you just can’t get your spending under control, you’re not alone. In a popular video on his YouTube channel, personal finance expert George Kamel, who ...