Open burning of waste can worsen chronic health conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other respiratory diseases, Gifty Ofori-Yeboah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eco ...

Although many people believe that their plastic waste is managed effectively and properly through recycling, a good amount of ...

BILLERICA — An 81-year-old man suffered serious burn injuries due to a fire on Tuesday night that authorities say may have been caused by rubbish he had been burning in a barrel. An investigation into ...

A recent spike in complaints over outdoor burning – in locations across Otago - is a timely reminder that toxic rubbish should not be burnt, ORC says. The cooler and damper time of year is when ...