Putting a retread tire back into the market is an example of recycling. Erick Meza turns unusable tires into pots that look like bulbous flowers. He calls that process upcycling. “It’s transforming ...

Thinking of ways to repurpose plastic containers? Why not put them to work in your garden? From creative planters to practical storage hacks, these upcycled ideas will not only help the environment ...

An art installation called "Upcycled Garden" by artist Daniel "Attaboy" Seifert is on display at San Joaquin Delta College. The exhibit features sculptures made from recycled materials like cardboard, ...

One of the wonderful benefits of shedding a collective 300+ pounds is an increase in energy and physical ability for both Mr. Second Helpings and myself. Just yesterday we charged through a bedroom ...

We live in a throwaway, convenient world, and we produce an overwhelming amount of trash. It’s easy to toss food out, recycling efforts are far from perfect, and our ability to fix cheaply made ...