Lithium-ion batteries power everyday life, but improper use and disposal can lead to dangerous fires. Simple safety habits and responsible recycling can dramatically reduce risks across homes, ...

Jack Cartwright explores the material value hidden in the UK’s discarded electronics and the carbon savings that proper recovery can deliver.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Individuals are improperly using dumpsters across the installation. The improper use of dumpsters leads to problems with pick-up, excess waste and sometimes hazardous materials ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Fire-related deaths in Massachusetts fell to 44 in 2025 from 50 in 2024, indicating improved safety measures and awareness. Sparklers ignite deadly fire at Swiss Alps bar, ...

The State Fire Marshal determined that smoking caused Thursday’s fire that killed a man who lived in a Three Rivers apartment building. Thursday’s fire in Three Rivers left a 66-year-old man dead, and ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Planning on gifting or giving any electronics or battery-operated gadgets this holiday season? Remember to dispose of old ...

Western Michigan University will manage all generated hazardous waste materials in such a manner as to prevent the unintentional or indiscriminate release of hazardous waste or materials that may ...

The lamp in your projector may require replacement eventually. Rather than drop the burned-out lamp in the trash, you should contact a recycling center to arrange for proper disposal. Projector lamps ...

April is Earth Month – a reminder for organizations to consider their footprint on the planet and their journey to better environmental and community outcomes. Hospitals and health systems can face ...