Recycled plastic bottles, carrier bags and food packaging have been used to build a new footbridge on a popular walking route ...

Environmental science professor David Gillette at UNC Asheville says recycling live Christmas trees instead of sending them ...

Today we look at the state of American inertia. By Sam Sifton I am the host of this newsletter. American history is full of transformative industrial, technological and architectural innovations.

Across the country, companies are bringing production closer to home to strengthen supply chains, reduce dependency on imports and create jobs. Notably, this process — known as “reshoring” or ...

I came to the United States more than fifty years ago, a young man full of hope and curiosity. Like many immigrants, I worked hard, raised a family, and made this country my home. Except for three ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Retailers, large and small, have noticed a difference in consumer habits, specifically toward vintage items. Amy Heath, owner of The Lucky Tiger, a small boutique that sells ...

There are fond memories of the old days in Colorado Springs, hiding in our older neighborhoods that date back to the late 1800s and the first years of the 20 th Century. These memories are the horse ...

A look at what airlines use to de-ice their airplanes, what temperatures and weather conditions make de-icing necessary, and what the process entails.

Imagine you’re a customer sitting on your living room floor, staring at a $2,400 Italian leather sofa on your phone.

In most cases, Christmas decorations, including artificial trees, ornaments and string lights, can be recycled.

Ever wish you could keep your garden going even when it gets chilly outside? A cold frame can help you do just that by giving your plants extra warmth and protection from frost. The best part is, you ...

Inspired by kirigami, a type of Japanese paper art, researchers have created a new material that transforms from a grid into ...