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Broward generates 5 million tons of garbage a year. There is no getting around the need for recycling.
As Broward County struggles with low recycling rates and mounting landfill waste, officials are looking to Palm Beach’s 90% recycling success and dual-stream system as a potential model for the future.
Here's what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays are over.
CBS News journalists across the country dropped cold drink cups — with trackers attached inside — into recycling bins at Starbucks locations.
CBS News journalists across the country dropped cold drink cups — with trackers attached inside — into recycling bins at Starbucks locations.
Residents are voicing strong opposition to the City of Miami's consideration of scaling back bulky waste pickup and recycling services.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports on the City of Miami considering scaling back bulky waste pick-up and recycling.
Residents living in Southwest Miami-Dade County can now take their used motor oil to a new county recycling site at the Sunset-Kendall Trash and Recycling Center.
The legacy toy company is increasing the certified renewable or recycled materials that go into its bricks in an effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Independence Day festivities attract large crowds to our beaches every year. But once the fireworks fade and celebrations end, what's sometimes left behind is a sea of trash.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Starbucks will now allow its baristas to serve beverages in cups provided by customers at drive-thrus in the U.S. and Canada.
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, one startup company in Chile is looking to recycle old tires to help make them more sustainable.
The vast majority of electronic waste produced each year winds up in landfills in the global South, creating hazardous and toxic conditions. "Sunday Morning" examines efforts to ramp up formal recycling and extending the life of products like smartphones.
Elected officials and county managers across South Florida listened to what experts had to say to help solve the problem.
It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.
Recycling is very important for the environment and its important to do it correctly.
A new study finds that recycling rates across the US is declining.
Greenpeace USA blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as "fiction."
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they challenge extradition to the U.K.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
Hundreds of people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
City officials say they'll wait for the written ruling before deciding what happens to the 3 council members.
Javier Sanoja had three hits and drove in a run, Ryan Gusto limited Boston to four hits in 5 2/3 innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they challenge extradition to the U.K.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Hundreds of people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from custody while they challenge extradition to the U.K.
City officials say they'll wait for the written ruling before deciding what happens to the 3 council members.
She graduated from FIU, finished medical school, and entered residency — then lost her ability to work.
Ester King says her 21-year-old daughter shouldn't face charges after being found incompetent to stand trial.
Celebrations are scheduled to continue throughout the night at various bars and restaurants in Wilton Manors, while City Hall will be illuminated in pink and purple, the singer's favorite colors.
President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both.
The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, people familiar with the matter said, amid U.S. assessments that Russia could try to test NATO.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.