Science Watch bears at the Alaska Zoo test "bear-resistant" trash cans (video) Gail Sherman

Dirty attacks North Korea takes a dump over South Korea, launching 260 trash — and poop-filled — balloons Carla Sinclair

movies Pope of Trash John Waters gives a tour of his wonderful apartment complete with electric chair (video) David Pescovitz

trash This smart trash can will incinerate your waste before scheduling a pickup Thom Dunn

trash Tips from your garbage collector on how to be less trashy Gareth Branwyn

trash A cold case is solved with the old 'DNA on a coffee cup' trick Jason Weisberger

Funny Mystery of missing trash cans solved Rob Beschizza

movies Return to Dreamland with the superstars of John Waters' films this weekend in Baltimore David Pescovitz

charity Charities beg America to stop giving them trash Rob Beschizza

Environment What happens to the trash in New York City? Rob Beschizza

new york city Instagram account shows where to find the cool curbside treasures that New Yorkers are giving away David Pescovitz

camping National park mails trash back to litterbug campers David Pescovitz

pranks Funny anti-littering prank used to advertise computer cleaning software David Pescovitz

museums Inside a New York garbage collector's massive personal collection of treasures found in the trash David Pescovitz

art Incredible art from plastic trash David Pescovitz

Environment Nepal is banning single-use plastic on and around Mt. Everest David Pescovitz

trash Guy dumps fridge off cliff in nature, mocks recycling. Gets 45000€ fine, has to go get it and dispose properly Xeni Jardin

france Crows being trained to pick up trash at French park Rusty Blazenhoff

Environment National Geographic's plastics issue is a huge wake-up call Andrea James

Environment UK's indie music fests vow to end plastic bottles and straws at events Andrea James